Vijf meisjes, een Engels schip en Franse militairen 1888 - 1943

"Vijf meisjes, een Engels schip en Franse militairen" is a 19th-century illustration by Dutch artist Felix Hess, depicting a scene of children playing in a rural landscape. The artwork, created in the style of a children's book illustration, features a central panel with three girls, one with a plumed hat. Smaller panels below depict a ship at sea, marching soldiers and a boy with a feathered hat. The text at the bottom reveals the narrative, a lighthearted portrayal of the children's perception of the "rich" French soldiers. Hess's charming portrayal of everyday life and the children's innocent perspective make this artwork a delightful example of late 19th-century illustration.