Verschillende voorstellingen 1866 - 1902

Franciscus Antonius Beersmans created this print, Verschillende voorstellingen, in the late 19th century. It's a lithograph, which means it was made by drawing on a flat stone or metal plate with a greasy crayon, then using ink to transfer the image to paper. This process allowed for relatively quick reproduction, making images more accessible to a wider audience. Here, the lithographic process enabled the mass production of educational materials. The scenes depicted – animals, people, and everyday activities – suggest this was intended as a teaching aid, perhaps for children learning to read. The very nature of lithography speaks to the rise of industrial printing and its impact on visual culture. It represents a shift from unique, handcrafted images to mass-produced ones, reflecting broader changes in society driven by industrialization and the growth of consumer culture. Though simple in appearance, this print is thus deeply embedded in its time.