Spotprent 1878

Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans' 1878 satirical cartoon "Spotprent" depicts a man in a suit being questioned by three men in a room. He stands beside a large, detailed, bird-like contraption, likely intended to be a satirical representation of his ideas. The cartoon style, with its exaggerated features and emphasis on humor, is characteristic of caricature, highlighting the absurdity of the situation and likely referencing a contemporary social or political event. The artwork's small size, 215 mm by 275 mm, suggests it was intended for publication in a newspaper or magazine.