Hoe de slangbrandspuit en pomp in het brandspuithuisje opgeborgen dienen te worden na gebruik, ca. 1750 Possibly 1700 - 1882

This print, made around 1750 by an anonymous artist, depicts how a hose fire pump should be stored in its house after use. The composition is structured by a clear, box-like space, with the detailed fire pump centered within. The artist meticulously renders each component with precise lines, emphasizing the object's form and function. The image is more than a mere illustration; it's a study in spatial organization and the interplay between object and environment. The pump and its accoutrements are carefully arranged. The use of line and shadow creates a sense of depth, inviting us to consider the relationships between the elements within this confined space. The print challenges fixed notions of art, blurring the lines between technical drawing and artistic representation. The visual and functional elements elevate the everyday, prompting a re-evaluation of design and utility.