Robinson Crusoe c. 1822 - 1849

"Robinson Crusoe" is a series of four woodcuts by Dutch artist Jan de (II) Lange, created sometime between 1822 and 1849. Depicting scenes from Daniel Defoe's famous novel, the woodcuts are hand-colored and feature simple, childlike illustrations. The four scenes narrate the story of Robinson Crusoe's time on a deserted island, from his first arrival to his eventual rescue, using text written in Dutch. This series is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and its small size makes it an intimate example of folk art.