Spotprent op de troonrede, 1885 1885

"Spotprent op de troonrede, 1885," created in 1885 by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, is a satirical cartoon depicting an ostrich burying its head in the sand. The words "Grondwets herziening", "Kies wets herziening," "Belasting hervorming," and "Sociale kwestie" are written above the ostrich, referencing the political issues of the time. The caption at the bottom reads "Struisvogelpolitiek," which translates to "ostrich politics," highlighting the artist's criticism of the government's avoidance of these pressing problems.