Spotprent over de marinebegroting, 1887 1887

"Spotprent over de marinebegroting, 1887" is a satirical cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1887. The cartoon depicts a man in a naval uniform carrying toy ships while addressing a woman. The caption reads: “How is it now with the ships that you need? Will you actually go and get the first shot fired?” This political cartoon highlights the Dutch naval budget debate in 1887, criticizing government spending on the military. The artist's use of satire and exaggeration critiques the perceived absurdity of the situation.