Politieke spotprent over het Billiton-schandaal, 1883 1883
johanmichaelschmidtcrans
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aged paper
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pale palette
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light coloured
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sketch book
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traditional media
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personal journal design
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personal sketchbook
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This political cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans from 1883 satirizes the Billiton scandal. The cartoon depicts a man carrying a bag labeled "Billiton Colonies" being chased out of a courtroom by a figure representing justice, symbolizing the scandal's impact on the Dutch colonial administration. The artwork provides insight into 19th-century Dutch politics and its relationship with the colonies. The image utilizes caricature and symbolism to critique the political climate surrounding the Billiton scandal.
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