Kleine oorzaken met groote gevolgen 1894 - 1959

This lithograph titled "Kleine oorzaken met groote gevolgen," by Lamouche presents a series of chaotic scenes arranged in tiers, each unfolding with cartoonish figures rendered in bright, contrasting colours. The composition leads the eye in a zig-zagging motion across the page, intensifying the sense of escalating disorder. Lamouche uses line and form to satirize social disruption. The figures, caught in mid-action, their bodies twisted and limbs flailing, suggest a world where minor incidents trigger widespread disarray. The use of caricature amplifies the sense of absurdity, pointing to the fragility of social order. The sequence of events, from a simple stumble to a full-blown catastrophe, reflects a fascination with the structural instability of society. The lithograph is not just a humorous anecdote but a commentary on the fine line between order and chaos.