Nuttige dieren 1875 - 1903

jandehaan

aged paper

light pencil work

personal sketchbook

horse

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Nuttige Dieren," a colorful lithograph by Jan de Haan, portrays four farm animals: a donkey, sheep, cow, and horse. Printed in the Netherlands between 1875 and 1903, it is a classic example of a "kinderprent" or children's print. Each animal is depicted in a simple, realistic style, with clear labels in Dutch identifying each species. The artwork's vibrant colors and approachable subject matter made it engaging for young audiences and its educational purpose is evident in the caption "Nuttige Dieren" meaning "Useful Animals" highlighting the importance of these animals in rural life.