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Various figures and occupations
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Sheet with 11 depictions of various kinds, including depictions of dancing wolves, Saint Nicholas, and a birdcatcher. Under each image, a caption in Dutch and in French. Numbered center: 82.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineVerschillende figuren en bezigheden. 1827 - 1894. M. Hemeleers-van Houter. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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