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See, children, in this print, a number of strange beasts, / Their origin, their existence, their cruelty and manners / I present to you, children! these strange beasts / Their race and cruelty, their life and their manners
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See, children, in this print, a number of strange beasts, / Their origin, their existence, their cruelty and manners / I present to you, children! these strange beasts / Their race and cruelty, their life and their manners

Glenisson & Zonen · 1856 - 1900 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with 16 depictions of animals, such as a lion, a tiger, an elephant, and a zebra. Below each image a two-line verse in Dutch and in French. Numbered in the center top: no. 50.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printhoofed animals: dromedaryanimalstrunked animals: elephant
Credit lineZie kinders in deez' prent, een aantal vreemde dieren, / Hun afkomst, hun bestaen, hun wreedheid en manieren / Je vous presente, enfans! ces bêtes ètrangères / Leur race et cruauté, leur vie et leurs . 1856 - 1900. Glenisson & Zonen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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