Spotprent op kolonel Weitzel in Batavia, 1860 1860

"Spotprent op kolonel Weitzel in Batavia, 1860" is a lithograph by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1860. The artwork depicts a caricature of a seated man, likely Colonel Weitzel, relaxing in a rocking chair on a porch. The simple line work of the lithograph captures the essence of the subject and the setting, highlighting the relaxed, almost languid atmosphere of the scene. The work is a satirical commentary on the life of a colonial administrator in Batavia, using humor to critique the lifestyle and attitudes of the colonial elite. This piece is a valuable historical artifact, providing insight into the social and cultural dynamics of the Dutch East Indies in the 19th century.