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If the youth were to reject this print, which recommends itself to them, / Through variety of subjects - no! they are charmed by it
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If the youth were to reject this print, which recommends itself to them, / Through variety of subjects - no! they are charmed by it

Willem Carl Wansleven · 1806 - 1858 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

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

About this work

Sheet with eight scenes of various games and occupations, including group dances and ploughing. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered in the upper right corner: no. 8.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printbear-baitinggroup dancingploughing
Credit lineZou de jeugd dit prentje wraken, 't welk zich by haar aanbeveelt, / Door verscheidenheid van zaken, - neen! zy is er door gestreeld. 1806 - 1858. Willem Carl Wansleven. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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