Spotprent met badende vrouwen, 1872 1872

"Spotprent met badende vrouwen" (1872) by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans is a humorous illustration depicting a scene at a seaside resort. The artist captures the light-heartedness and frivolity of the bathing women with a series of playful sketches, each showcasing their unique attire and individual personalities. The inclusion of text in Dutch, likely captions from the original publication, adds to the charm and context of the image. While the scene is light, the sketches still reveal the artist's deft hand and keen eye for detail, capturing the essence of a summer day at the beach through the lens of satire and social commentary.