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The Hare and the Tortoise
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The Hare and the Tortoise

Johan Braakensiek · 1913-11-16 · lithography; paper

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

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During the re-election for the Second Chamber elections in district Amsterdam III, Jan Oudegeest (the hare) is defeated by Pieter Otto (the tortoise). With a three-verse subtitle by Ten Kate after La Fontaine.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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cartoonJan Jakob Lodewijk ten KateJan OudegeestPieter Ottovoting, electionAmsterdam
Credit lineDe haas en de schildpad. 1913-11-16. Johan Braakensiek. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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