Opeenvolging van Spaanse dictaturen 1930

Patricq Kroon created this pen and ink drawing entitled "Succession of Spanish Dictatorships." The image offers us insight into the tumultuous political landscape of Spain in the early 20th century and the culture of political critique at the time. The cartoon shows a succession of figures being crushed under the weight of a machine, each representing a different Spanish dictator. The figure emerging from a door on the right may be a reference to King Alfonso. Kroon's caricature employs visual codes to critique the political figures of the day. As historians, we should study political cartoons of the era to understand public sentiment and the role of art as a tool for social commentary. Examining sources like news articles, political pamphlets, and personal letters will enable us to fully understand this artwork in its moment.