Nieuwjaarswens op het einde van het jaar 1866 1867

This satirical print, "Nieuwjaarswens op het einde van het jaar 1866", created by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans in 1867, depicts a man clearing a street with a donkey-drawn cart. The scene is set in an urban environment, suggesting the artist's commentary on the conditions of the city. The artwork features a long text below the image, likely a poem or satirical piece, which adds to the critical nature of the piece. This work exemplifies the social commentary often found in 19th-century Dutch art.