De Schutterijwet is jarig. 1827-11 april 1897 Possibly 1897

"De Schutterijwet is jarig. 1827-11 april 1897" is a satirical cartoon by Willem van Konijnenburg, created in 1897 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dutch "Schutterijwet" (Shooting Guilds Act). This act, which was introduced in 1827, regulated the activities of shooting guilds and their members. The cartoon depicts a humorous scene with a man, likely representing the Schutterijwet, being celebrated by a woman, possibly representing the Netherlands, and two military figures. This type of caricature was common in the late 19th century, and Konijnenburg used it to comment on current events and political figures in a lighthearted manner.