Spotprent 1878

"Spotprent" (1878) by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans is a black and white cartoon depicting a young boy sitting at a table in a domestic setting, with a woman standing behind him. The scene satirizes the boy's preference for playing with a book labelled "Bully Dogs" rather than attending school. The humor of the cartoon lies in the contrast between the boy's desire for entertainment and the woman's attempt to steer him towards education. This work is a characteristic example of 19th-century Dutch caricature, known for its social commentary and humorous style.