Christiaan Meijer

Christiaan Meijer is an artist known primarily for a small, distinct body of work documented as active in 1803. Meijer’s recorded output consists exclusively of prints focusing on scenes of daily life and street commerce from the early nineteenth century.

Five works by Meijer are preserved in major collections, establishing the historical value of Christiaan Meijer prints. These documented compositions focus on tradespeople and itinerant workers, providing visual records of common street activities. Specific titles held in museum collections include Draaiorgel, Mosselverkoopsters, Visverkoopsters, and two distinct prints titled Straatzangers.

The entirety of Meijer’s currently known works is represented in the permanent collection of the Rijksmuseum. The preservation of these images in such a major institution confirms their museum-quality status and historical relevance. Due to their age, many of these highly detailed works are now in the public domain, making high-quality prints and downloadable artwork widely available for scholarly review and public appreciation.