Als gij daar Reintje zitten ziet [(...)] 1861 - 1929
albertuswillemsijthoff
aged paper
light pencil work
quirky sketch
bird
personal sketchbook
sketchbook drawing
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
sketchbook art
botanical art
watercolor
This colorful print, Als gij daar Reintje zitten ziet […], was created by Dutch artist Albertus Willem Sijthoff (1829-1913) between 1861 and 1929. The print features a series of 16 illustrated verses with animals and rhymes in Dutch. It's a charming example of traditional children's literature in the Netherlands and is considered a valuable piece of Dutch cultural heritage. The vibrant colors and simple yet effective illustrations make it visually appealing to children, while the rhymes offer a fun way to learn about different animals and their characteristics. The print is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcasing its importance to Dutch artistic history. It is an example of the art genre of children's literature, and would have been popular with children in the Netherlands of the 19th century.
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