De Nederlandsche politieke corrida Possibly 1897 - 1898

"De Nederlandsche Politieke Corrida" is a satirical cartoon by Willem van Konijnenburg, possibly created between 1897 and 1898. The artwork depicts a bullfight, a popular Spanish tradition, with a bull labeled "Pierson" representing the political figure, Pieter Pieterzoon Pierson, while the matador represents a Dutch politician, likely criticizing Pierson's political influence. This black and white illustration, likely published in a newspaper, uses a humorous, symbolic style to comment on contemporary political issues, making it a prime example of political cartooning in late 19th-century Netherlands.