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Each does what he prefers in shaping his taste, / One practices in work, and the other in pleasure
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Each does what he prefers in shaping his taste, / One practices in work, and the other in pleasure

Johan Noman · 1806 - 1830 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

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

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Leaf with 16 depictions of various occupations, such as fishing, playing the flute and sailing. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered in the upper right corner: No. 205.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printpopular printrider, horsemanmusician at workgardeningfishing (sports)
Credit lineElk doet wat hy verkiest in 't voegen van zyn smaak, / De een' oefent zich in 't werk, en de ander' in vermaak. 1806 - 1830. Johan Noman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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