Als gij daar Reintje zitten ziet [(...)] by Albertus Willem Sijthoff

Als gij daar Reintje zitten ziet [(...)] 1861 - 1929

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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quirky sketch

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bird

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personal sketchbook

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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botanical art

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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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