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Peasant Life
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Peasant Life

Jacob Coldewijn · 1842 - 1866 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Sheet with 8 depictions of peasant occupations, including plowing the field, shearing sheep, and mowing grass. Under each image, a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 48. Subject categories within the Atlas of Customs and Manners: Trade, industry and traffic, Peasant Life.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printcowfarmersagricultural implements
Credit lineBoerenleven. 1842 - 1866. Jacob Coldewijn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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