Voor het plakboek 1865 - 1875

"Voor het Plakboek" (For the Scrapbook), created between 1865 and 1875 by Dutch artist George Lodewijk Funke, is a black and white print featuring a collection of 20 humorous illustrations. The work showcases Funke's signature style, capturing everyday life and activities with a lighthearted and often exaggerated touch. These small-scale images, printed on a single sheet, were likely intended for children's entertainment and education, serving as a visual aid for learning and storytelling. The artwork exemplifies the popularity of "plakboeken" or "scrapbooks" in 19th-century Dutch culture, highlighting a period of social and cultural change.