Het alarmgeroep 1876 - 1895

"Het Alarmgeroep" is a humorous illustration by Albert Quantin, created sometime between 1876 and 1895. The artwork is comprised of six distinct scenes depicting a chaotic situation with men, animals, and a fire. The artist utilizes a light, cartoonish style, with a focus on exaggerated figures and expressions, resulting in a lighthearted and comical take on a potentially serious situation. The text below each scene adds another layer to the narrative, creating a story that would have been familiar to the contemporary audience of the time. The work can be considered a prime example of narrative illustration, a popular genre in the late 19th century, especially in magazines and newspapers.