Spotprent op de richting van de spoorweg bij Den Haag, 1860 1860

"Spotprent op de richting van de spoorweg bij Den Haag" is a pen and ink drawing by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1860. The artwork depicts a heron standing on a railroad track, looking at a passing train. The caption below the image humorously suggests the heron is upset by the train disrupting its travel plans, likely alluding to the anxieties associated with the introduction of the railroad during this time. The small size of the artwork and the detailed drawing style, typical of Crans' work, create an intimate and whimsical portrayal of the impact of technology on nature. The image is a satirical commentary on the changing world, offering a playful perspective on the burgeoning industrial revolution in the Netherlands.