Spotprent over de behandeling in de Eerste Kamer van de afstand van de Goudkust, 1872 1872

This satirical cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, titled "Spotprent over de behandeling in de Eerste Kamer van de afstand van de Goudkust," (1872), depicts a scene in the Dutch Senate. The artwork portrays the debate surrounding the ceding of the Gold Coast to the British, with a Black man at the top of the image observing the proceedings. The image is a powerful commentary on the Dutch colonial system and the role of race in political discourse during this period. The artwork uses a simple, pen-and-ink style to create a humorous, yet critical, critique of the political situation, highlighting the absurdity of the debate and the power dynamics involved.