De Tooverlantaarn van Mr. Laronde. Allons! kinderkens en ook kroote Heer en Daam (...) 1850 - 1870

P.C.L. van Staden Czn. created this print, titled *De Tooverlantaarn van Mr. Laronde. Allons! kinderkens en ook kroote Heer en Daam (...)*, featuring an array of characters engaged in various activities. The print, whose date is unknown, provides a window into the societal roles and labors of people, perhaps in the Netherlands, the artist's place of origin. Arranged in neat rows, each figure tells a silent story. They carry goods, assist each other, and go about their daily lives. The clothing styles and the nature of their tasks—carrying loads, selling wares, and assisting with barrels—speak to the importance of labor and community in society. The figures, all anonymous, underscore the collective experience of work and survival. The print uses traditional representations of labor, yet it invites us to reflect on the dignity inherent in each occupation. It encourages viewers to find value and respect in every individual's contribution to the social fabric. *De Tooverlantaarn* reminds us that societal progress relies on the work of many, not just a few.