76/5933 Bouwmeester, J.A. (1793-1854). (A fair in Rotterdam). Drawing, brush and ink, 33,7x46 cm., signed "J.A. Bouwmeester del.", ±1820.

= Interesting and attractive drawing. Temporary buildings can be seen, housing various attractions i.a. a show with scenes from the battle of Waterloo and sea battle of Algiers, a menagerie and acrobats. Also some streetvendors, i.a. a 'poffertjeskraam' near to the left. On one of the buildings to the right pamphlets and announcements are attached, i.a. for the Menagerie van Aken, which was based in Rotterdam. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE CXXVII.