Beschouw hier met opregte vreugd, / De spelen eener blijde jeugd, / Ook moet gij mooi de versjes lezen. / Dat zal voor u genoeglijk wezen 1850 - 1870
comic strip sketch
quirky sketch
narrative-art
sketch book
personal sketchbook
idea generation sketch
sketchwork
thumbnail sketching
comic
sketchbook drawing
genre-painting
storyboard and sketchbook work
sketchbook art
Dimensions height 295 mm, width 373 mm
"Beschouw hier met opregte vreugd, / De spelen eener blijde jeugd, / Ook moet gij mooi de versjes lezen. / Dat zal voor u genoeglijk wezen" is a print made by P.C.L. van Staden & Co. whose date remains unknown, and it resides in the Rijksmuseum. This print offers a window into the perceived innocence of childhood. The scenes depict children engaged in play, likely reflecting the values and expectations of the time. Gender roles are subtly present. Girls are skipping, while boys are flying kites. Who has access to leisure and education are questions raised by the image, hinting at class distinctions. What does it mean to look back at these images now, and what is our role in either maintaining or disrupting the status quo. These scenes allow us to consider how childhood and its representations are always shaped by the cultural gaze.
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