Ourson den wildeman word jongheyd, U gegeven: / Wees niet aen hem gelyk door ongeregeld leven / Jeunesse, d'un Ourson, si vous lisez l'image / C'est pour vous corriger, pour que vous soyez sage 1866 - 1902
franciscusantoniusbeersmans
comic strip sketch
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old engraving style
personal sketchbook
ink drawing experimentation
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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doodle art
This woodcut print by Franciscus Antonius Beersmans, dated 1866-1902, is a visual allegory titled “Ourson den wildeman word jongheyd, U gegeven: / Wees niet aen hem gelyk door ongeregeld leven / Jeunesse, d'un Ourson, si vous lisez l'image / C'est pour vous corriger, pour que vous soyez sage.” It consists of 20 individual scenes depicting a young bear's journey from innocence to adulthood, each framed by a caption in both Dutch and French. The images are vibrant and detailed, showcasing the artist's mastery of woodcutting techniques. This work served as a moral guide for young audiences, offering a cautionary tale about the dangers of a wild and unrestrained life.
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