Boomen en vogels 1869 - 1882

This 1869-1882 chromolithograph, "Boomen en Vogels," by William Henry Freeman depicts a variety of trees, shrubs and birds. The artwork utilizes simple, stylized forms and vibrant colors characteristic of botanical illustrations. The detailed descriptions, written in Dutch, provide educational information about the plant and animal species featured, including the kapok tree, the fern, the coffee bush, the griffon vulture, the owl and the pelican. The artwork could have been intended for a children's educational book or a nature-themed publication.