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Children's games and occupations
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Sheet with 12 depictions of children's games and occupations, such as playing soldier, seesawing, and catching birds. Below each image a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 51.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineKinderspelen en bezigheden. 1828 - 1849. I.I. de Lanier. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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When learning is done, / Then you may go play cheerfully; / Thus you will again desire to learn, / And your courage will never be extinguished
Children's games and occupations
See, youth! the diligent farmer, not hesitating in his duties / Performing his work, in each season of the year, with diligence, / While the fisherman fishes, the hunter goes hunting, / And also the winter joy is enjoyed by others.
Play, children! with these puppets, / And amuse yourselves with their singing and playing, / Even if it does not reach your ears / What each of them plays or sings
Children's games and occupations
Dear children, in this print you will find various amusements; / But remember that you must never neglect your learning for the sake of play