Twee dwergen before 1875

This anonymous 19th-century print, “Twee dwergen”, depicts two dwarves with exaggerated features. The dwarf on the left holds a mortar and pestle, a scale and a small bag. The dwarf on the right carries a sack and a broom. The print’s style is typical of satirical artwork from this period. It is a fine example of caricature, a style that utilizes exaggeration to create a humorous or satirical effect. The image’s humor is derived from its depiction of the dwarves’ distorted physical appearances and their incongruous possessions. The text beneath the two dwarves likely provides further commentary on the social or political context of the time.