Politieke spotprent over West-Indië, 1882 1882

This 1882 political cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, titled "Politieke spotprent over West-Indië," uses satire to comment on the Dutch colonial relationship with the West Indies. The image depicts a woman, likely representing the West Indies, reclining in a boat, while the caption reads, "Netherlands! Netherlands! You will do nothing for me - I can give you so much!" The image uses the visual language of satire to criticize the Dutch for neglecting the West Indies and their potential economic benefits. The artist was known for his political cartoons, which often addressed colonial issues, and this artwork exemplifies his satirical approach to social and political themes.