De Notenkraker, 20 juli 1907 / De wegsmeltende vrijzinnig-demokratie Possibly 1907

"De Wegsmeltende Vrijzinnig-Democratie" is a satirical cartoon by Albert (I) Hahn, created in 1907. The cartoon depicts a melting snowman wearing a top hat and sash labeled "Vrijzinnig Democratie". The sun, labeled "Sociaal Democratie", is melting the snowman, representing the decline of the liberal democratic movement. The cartoon is a commentary on the growing popularity of social democracy in the Netherlands at the time. Hahn's use of caricature and symbolism effectively convey his political message. This work can be considered part of political cartooning, and is a great example of using imagery for social commentary.