Men vint geen raarder volk / Als te water en te land. / Zo als dit zes-en-dertigtal vertoond in haare stand 1805 - 1808
johannesbouwer
comic strip sketch
aged paper
blue ink drawing
old engraving style
sketch book
personal sketchbook
sketchwork
sketchbook drawing
storyboard and sketchbook work
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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