Spotprent op de Koninklijke Proclamatie bij de ontbinding van de Kamers, 1866 1866

"Spotprent op de Koninklijke Proclamatie bij de ontbinding van de Kamers, 1866" is a satirical lithograph by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans. The artwork depicts a woman in a long dress holding a banner that says "Grondwet 1848" and a man in a formal coat. This caricature, created in 1866, satirizes the dissolution of the Dutch Parliament and the political climate of the time. The artist uses simple lines and shading to portray the figures and their actions, creating a sense of immediacy and humor. This artwork is a prime example of 19th-century Dutch political caricature, offering a visual commentary on the socio-political landscape of the period.