{"product_id":"eene-eerste-kennismaking-johan-michael-schmidt-crans","title":"Eene Eerste Kennismaking - Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1860 political lithograph by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans depicting a satirical boxing match between Dutch politician De Brauw and Minister Van Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph, titled Eene Eerste Kennismaking (A First Acquaintance), is a political caricature by the Dutch artist Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans. Dated 27 April 1860, the work depicts a physical confrontation between two prominent figures of the Dutch political scene: the Member of Parliament De Brauw and the Minister of Finance, Floris Adriaan van Hall. The artist employs the visual language of a boxing match to represent the parliamentary tensions of the era. De Brauw is shown delivering a punch, his arm marked with the word 'Motie', referring to a motion brought against the minister. Van Hall is depicted in a defensive, falling posture, clutching a briefcase, which serves as a symbol of his ministerial office and financial responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchmidt Crans was a skilled draughtsman known for his contributions to Dutch satirical publications. His work often captured the friction between legislative oversight and executive power. The composition is sparse, focusing entirely on the interaction between the two men, which allows the viewer to concentrate on the narrative of the political struggle. The lines are clean and precise, characteristic of mid-nineteenth-century lithographic techniques used for mass-produced political commentary. By stripping away background detail, the artist ensures the focus remains on the symbolic action of the motion being used as a weapon. This piece provides a window into the parliamentary culture of the Netherlands in the mid-nineteenth century, where political disagreements were frequently translated into the public sphere through biting visual satire. The print was published by D.A. Thieme and Martinus Nijhoff, reflecting the active role of print culture in shaping public opinion during this period of Dutch history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/en-chine-quest-ce-que-vous-avez-la-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEn Chine: Qu'est-ce que vous avez là? - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353376690511,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353377935695,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353377968463,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353378001231,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353378033999,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353378066767,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353378099535,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353378132303,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353378165071,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353378197839,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353378230607,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353378263375,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Eene-Eerste-Kennismaking_Poster_CompositorV1_1785454481251.jpg?v=1785454646","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/eene-eerste-kennismaking-johan-michael-schmidt-crans","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}