De verkeerde wereld 1834 - 1842

"De verkeerde wereld" (The Wrong World), created by Delhuvenne & Co. Wellens between 1834 and 1842, is a colorful broadside or broadsheet, a type of printed announcement or poster, often featuring illustrations and text. The artwork is divided into 16 squares, each depicting a scene with a short Dutch verse explaining the depicted absurdity. "De verkeerde wereld" presents a series of nonsensical situations, likely meant to entertain and provoke thought about societal norms and the absurdity of life. The artwork is a testament to the popular print culture of the 19th century, highlighting the use of visual and textual storytelling in the era before mass media.