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The Irresponsible and Untouchable King of Our Streets
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The Irresponsible and Untouchable King of Our Streets

Johan Braakensiek · 1894-11-25 · lithography; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The inhabitants of the city bow before a rogue, a street urchin who sits on a throne like a king and rules the streets with violence and destruction.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
cartoonvandalism (mischief-making play)Public safetycriminals
Credit lineDe onverantwoordelijke en onschendbare koning onzer straten. 1894-11-25. Johan Braakensiek. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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