De koning komt 1828 - 1937

Oehmigke & Riemschnieder created "De koning komt" using a printmaking process, resulting in a series of sequential images, like a comic strip. This artwork provides insight into early childhood and cultural values. The story unfolds in a domestic space, where a child's curiosity clashes with the expectations of domestic order, hinting at the dynamics between childhood innocence and the imposition of societal norms. The anticipation of the king's arrival serves as a backdrop, subtly commenting on the disruption that even a child's actions can cause in the face of societal expectations. Notice how the narrative plays out in the kitchen, a space traditionally associated with women and domesticity. The child’s interaction with this space, and her encounter with the family dog blurs the lines between the human and animal worlds. In the end, it also raises questions about who and what is deemed worthy of respect and consideration in the eyes of power. By focusing on a child's perspective, "De koning komt" offers a touching commentary on the moments when the personal and the political intersect.