Koopman, zeeman, soldaat en boer 1850 - 1881

This is a page from a Dutch children's magazine called "Prenten-Magazijn voor de Jeugd" (Picture-Magazine for the Youth). It's from 1850-1881 and is a lithograph by Dutch artist Dirk Noothoven van Goor. The page is a spread with four illustrations depicting different professions: the merchant, the sailor, the soldier, and the farmer. Each illustration is accompanied by a text describing the tasks and challenges of the depicted professions. This page exemplifies the Victorian era's fascination with illustrating children's literature with detailed drawings that offered a glimpse into different trades and occupations. Keywords: children's magazine, Dutch, lithograph, illustrations, professions, merchant, sailor, soldier, farmer.