Spotprent op de HBS in Indië, 1883 1883

"Spotprent op de HBS in Indië, 1883" is a satirical cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1883. The cartoon depicts a European man forcing a young Indonesian boy into a school building, emphasizing the forceful nature of colonial education. This is a visual commentary on the Dutch colonial era in Indonesia, highlighting the contrasting views on the role of education in shaping societal values and the power dynamics between colonizer and colonized. The use of caricature, exaggeration, and symbolism in the image adds to its social commentary.