Tea and Music in the Park at Rotterdam – 1880 Antique Print

Tea and Music in the Park at Rotterdam – 1880 Graphic Print

Vintage Print – “Tea and Music in the Park at Rotterdam” – The Illustrated London News, 1880

Original antique print titled “Tea and Music in the Park at Rotterdam”, published in The Illustrated London News on September 4, 1880.

This elegant late 19th-century illustration beautifully captures a refined social scene in a public park in Rotterdam. A well-dressed family enjoys tea beneath the shade of trees while a brass band performs in a raised pavilion in the background. The composition conveys the leisurely atmosphere of a summer afternoon, with finely detailed figures, period attire, and lush garden surroundings.

Executed in rich monochrome tones, the engraving displays the intricate linework and depth characteristic of high-quality Victorian newspaper illustrations. The scene offers a charming glimpse into European social life of the 1880s, combining portrait-like detail with lively background activity.

A refined and historically evocative piece, ideal for collectors of Victorian prints, antique newspaper engravings, or 19th-century European social scenes.

Details:

• Title: Tea and Music in the Park at Rotterdam
• Publication: The Illustrated London News
• Date: September 4, 1880
• Technique: Antique newspaper engraving
• Condition: Very good
• Dimensions: 27.5 x 41 cm

A beautiful decorative artwork, perfect for framing or enriching a collection of historical and Victorian-era prints.