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When you, unwearying, with zeal always continue to learn, / Then expect, dear youth, many more fine plates, / Only be intent on increasing your knowledge / It will bring you happiness and advantage, early or late
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When you, unwearying, with zeal always continue to learn, / Then expect, dear youth, many more fine plates, / Only be intent on increasing your knowledge / It will bring you happiness and advantage, early or late

Lutkie & Cranenburg · 1848 - 1881 · letterpress printing; wood engraving; colour; paper

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Sheet with 12 depictions of various figures from the East. Below each image an inscription. Numbered at the top center: No. 40.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printAsiatic races and peopleshuman typescharacters (human types)
Credit lineWanneer gij onvermoeid met ijver steeds blijft leeren / Verwacht dan lieve jeugd, nog menig schoone plaat, / Wees daarop slechts bedacht uw kennis te vermeeren / Het strekt tot u geluk en voordeel vro. 1848 - 1881. Lutkie & Cranenburg. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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