Spotprent op de door Heemskerk ingediende wetsontwerpen op de staatsspoorwegen en het kiestabel, 1875 1875

"Spotprent op de door Heemskerk ingediende wetsontwerpen op de staatsspoorwegen en het kiestabel," is a satirical cartoon created by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans in 1875. The piece depicts a woman pushing a baby carriage with two children inside, labeled "Kiestabel." The woman's face is exaggerated and she appears to be struggling to push the carriage, possibly symbolizing the difficulty of navigating the political landscape. This political cartoon, a genre known for its use of humor and exaggeration to criticize social and political issues, was published in the Dutch magazine "De Amsterdammer." It humorously portrays the political issues surrounding the state railways and the electoral system, highlighting the challenges of political reform.