Rijm-prent 1861 - 1929

light pencil work

quirky sketch

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

This 1861-1929 *Rijm-prent* (rhyming print) by Albertus Willem Sijthoff is an example of Dutch visual humor, combining simple illustrations with wordplay. It features a series of scenes, objects, and figures paired with corresponding Dutch words. This type of print was popular in the 19th century and served as a form of educational entertainment, promoting literacy and language skills. The work, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a small but significant example of Sijthoff's contributions to the field of Dutch printmaking.