Spotprent nav het wetsontwerp over de spoorwegen, 1875 1875

"Spotprent nav het wetsontwerp over de spoorwegen, 1875" is a satirical cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1875. It depicts a man in a top hat and coat, holding a cane, looking at a door with a sign that reads "Besmettelijke Ziekte Febris Sporowegialis". The cartoon critiques the proposed law regarding railways, suggesting that it could lead to a "contagious disease" of "railway fever." This political cartoon exemplifies Crans's use of humor to address societal issues. The simple yet effective pen-and-ink drawing style contributes to the caricature's impact.