Waterzoogdieren 1850 - 1881

This 1850-1881 print by Dirk Noothoven van Goor depicts various aquatic mammals, entitled *Waterzoogdieren*. The print was published in a children's magazine, *Prenten-Magazijn voor de Jeugd*, focusing on natural history. The artist uses a simple black-and-white style to depict the animals in their natural habitats, accompanied by short poems in Dutch describing their characteristics and behavior. This work exemplifies educational prints popular in the 19th century, designed to engage young audiences with the wonders of the natural world.