De natuur 1827 - 1894

"De natuur" (The Nature) is a Dutch language children's book illustrated by M. Hemeleers-van Houter and published in 1880. The book is made up of five small scenes with accompanying text that teaches children about nature. The scenes depict everyday activities, such as children playing, a windmill, and a town street. The artist used black and white ink for the line drawings, and bright splashes of color in red, yellow, blue, and green to highlight the key parts of each scene. "De natuur" is a charming example of 19th-century Dutch children's literature. The book is now housed in the Rijksmuseum.