Spotprent over de debatten over de Tweede Atjehexpeditie, 1874 1874

This satirical cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, titled "Spotprent over de debatten over de Tweede Atjehexpeditie, 1874," depicts a humorous take on the debates surrounding the Second Aceh Expedition, a Dutch colonial war in Indonesia. The visual style, with its simple line drawings and exaggerated features, evokes a classic caricature style, similar to 19th-century political cartoons. The use of text within the image, a common feature of satirical art, emphasizes the critical tone of the work. This image provides an insightful glimpse into the social and political climate surrounding the Aceh wars.