Men vint geen raarder volk / Als te water en te land. / Zo als dit zes-en-dertigtal vertoond in haare stand by Johannes Bouwer

Men vint geen raarder volk / Als te water en te land. / Zo als dit zes-en-dertigtal vertoond in haare stand 1805 - 1808

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comic strip sketch

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aged paper

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blue ink drawing

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old engraving style

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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sketchwork

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sketchbook drawing

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

This 1805-1808 print by Johannes Bouwer, titled "Men vint geen raarder volk / Als te water en te land. / Zo als dit zes-en-dertigtal vertoond in haare stand", features 36 vignettes depicting various Dutch individuals in traditional dress and activities. The Rijksmuseum houses this 404mm x 340mm print, an example of Dutch folk art, showcasing the cultural diversity and social life of the time. Each vignette is labeled with a descriptive phrase, providing context and adding to the satirical and ethnographic value of the work. This print offers viewers a glimpse into 19th-century Dutch society and the artistic techniques used in the period, making it a valuable historical and cultural artifact.

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