Vogelen 1850 - 1881

dirknoothovenvangoor

comic strip sketch

quirky illustration

quirky sketch

old engraving style

bird

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Vogelen," created between 1850-1881 by Dirk Noothoven van Goor, is a colorful illustrated page from a Dutch children's magazine focused on natural history. The page features six distinct vignettes, each depicting a different bird species, with accompanying text in Dutch describing their characteristics. The illustrations are a charming blend of realism and stylized detail, capturing the vibrant plumage and unique features of each bird. This artwork was likely part of a series designed to introduce young readers to the fascinating world of ornithology.