Spotprent op de suikerindustrie, 1865 1865

This satirical cartoon, "Spotprent op de suikerindustrie, 1865," by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1865, depicts a humorous encounter between a cane sugar producer (represented by a tall figure with a long cane) and a beet sugar producer (a short figure with a beet). The comical depiction likely aimed to criticize the rivalry between the two competing sugar industries in 19th-century Europe. The simple yet effective pen and ink style of the drawing contributed to the overall satirical tone of the work. This caricature, measuring 275mm in height and 215mm in width, provides a glimpse into the social and economic tensions surrounding the sugar industry in the 19th century.