Spotprent op de vervanging van gouveneur-generaal Mijer, 1869 1869

This satirical cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, titled "Spotprent op de vervanging van gouveneur-generaal Mijer," depicts a caricatured Governor-General Mijer sitting on a rocking chair in a gazebo. The gazebo is labeled "BZORG" (care), highlighting a political commentary on Mijer's governance. The image's simplicity and clear message are characteristic of 19th-century Dutch political cartoons, known for their use of satire to criticize public figures. This artwork offers a glimpse into the social and political landscape of the Netherlands during the 1860s.