Terugblik op 1885 1886

"Terugblik op 1885" is an 1886 lithograph by Jan Holswilder. The work depicts a collection of cards with humorous illustrations, each referencing a specific event of 1885 in the Netherlands. The piece is a satirical commentary on Dutch politics and society, highlighting issues like the liberal party, the second chamber, and the "toneel jubilaeum" (theater jubilee). The graphic style is characteristic of the late 19th-century illustrative tradition, employing a mix of caricature and realism to convey a pointed social critique.