Spotprent op gemengde burgerscholen, 1871 1871

"Spotprent op gemengde burgerscholen, 1871" is a satirical cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1871. The artwork depicts a classroom scene with a teacher at the front and students seated at desks. The humorous nature of the illustration suggests a critique of mixed-gender education, a topic of debate in 19th-century Dutch society. The artist's sharp linework and attention to detail create a sense of realism while exaggerating the characters' expressions and postures to emphasize the satirical theme.