Spotprent op de sociale kwestie, 1871 1871

"Spotprent op de sociale kwestie, 1871" is a satirical cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, a Dutch artist known for his political and social commentary. The image depicts a man, likely a worker, struggling with a complex knot, a visual metaphor for the social issues of the time. The caption, visible in the image, hints at the worker's frustration with the difficult situation. This print is a prime example of 19th-century Dutch caricature, using humor to highlight social inequalities and political struggles.