Kinderen! kiest gy 't militaire leven, / Hier kunt gy uwe keus genoegen geven 1836 - 1849

This 1836-1849 lithograph by D. Lijsen titled "Kinderen! Kiest gy 't militaire leven, / Hier kunt gy uwe keus genoegen geven" depicts different units of the Dutch military. The artwork is divided into four rows, each representing a different branch of the Dutch military: Grenadiers, Lanciers, Afdeling, and Hussars. The soldiers are shown in full uniform with their weapons and accoutrements, providing a detailed visual representation of Dutch military fashion of the period. This hand-colored lithograph, likely aimed at a youthful audience, provides a snapshot of Dutch military life in the mid-19th century.