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See, dear youth! Here are four hussars. / Who guard the country for their prince
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See, dear youth! Here are four hussars. / Who guard the country for their prince

D. Lijsen · 1836 - 1849 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

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

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Leaf with 4 depictions of mounted military personnel. Below each depiction a four-line verse. Numbered top left: No. 16.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printwarfarethe soldierthe soldier's life
Credit lineZiet lieve jeugd! Hier vier huzaren. / Die voor hun vorst het land bewaren. 1836 - 1849. D. Lijsen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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