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Thus Works the Gardener, Who Hopes for Fruits, / Until He Sells the Ripe Crop at Market for Profit
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Thus Works the Gardener, Who Hopes for Fruits, / Until He Sells the Ripe Crop at Market for Profit

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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Sheet with 12 depictions of the activities of a gardener (market gardener). Under each image a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 116.

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printpopular printgardeninggardening-tools
Credit lineDus werkt de warmoezier, wiens vlyt op vruchten hoopt, / Tot hy 't volgroeid gewas ter markt om winst verkoopt. 1806 - 1830. Johan Noman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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