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The new amusing land of laziness
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The new amusing land of laziness

M. Hemeleers-van Houter · 1827 - 1894 · 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 24 depictions of Luilekkerland. Under each image, a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No 121.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printLand of Cockaigne
Credit lineHet nieuw vermakelijk luilekkerland. 1827 - 1894. M. Hemeleers-van Houter. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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