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Here, boys, you can sate your eyes / With a scene of delights; / If you also wish to eat, I am willing; / But do not overburden the girls
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Here, boys, you can sate your eyes / With a scene of delights; / If you also wish to eat, I am willing; / But do not overburden the girls

Johan Noman · 1806 - 1830 · 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 36 depictions of various figures, occupations and professions. Under each image a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 270.

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Credit lineHier knaapjes, kunt ge uw oog verzaden / Met een tooneel van aardigheên; / Wilt ge ook iets eeten, 'k ben te vreên; / Maar tog geen maagjes te overladen. 1806 - 1830. Johan Noman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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