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Fine Art Print : CARTOON: U. S. NEUTRALITY. Satirical American cartoon comment, c1917, on Uncle Sams conflicting desires to encourage peace by remaining neutral in World War I and to profiteer by selling munitions to the Allies
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CARTOON: U. S. NEUTRALITY. Satirical American cartoon comment, c1917, on Uncle Sams conflicting desires to encourage peace by remaining neutral in World War I and to profiteer by selling munitions to the Allies
CARTOON: U.S. NEUTRALITY.
Satirical American cartoon comment, c1917, on Uncle Sams conflicting desires to encourage peace by remaining neutral in World War I and to profiteer by selling munitions to the Allies
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Media ID 6191499
1917 Action Allied Ammunition Artistic Concepts Commerce Encbr Intervention Isolationism Neutral Pacifist Political Acts Profit Promoter Satire Sign Uncle Sam World War Polit
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this intriguing piece from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This satirical cartoon, titled "U.S. Neutrality," dates back to 1917 and offers a thought-provoking commentary on Uncle Sam's conflicting desires during World War I. As the United States sought to maintain peace and neutrality, the allure of profiting from munitions sales to the Allies presented a significant dilemma. This captivating image, with its rich historical context, is a must-have for any collection focusing on American history or satirical art. Order your print today and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 45.7cm (16" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This satirical American cartoon from 1917 captures the conflicting desires of Uncle Sam during World War I. Titled "U. S. Neutrality" it humorously depicts Uncle Sam torn between his aspirations for peace and his urge to profit by selling munitions to the Allies. The cartoon artistically portrays Uncle Sam as a man with a hat and beard, symbolizing America's identity at that time. On one side, he holds up a sign promoting neutrality, emphasizing the nation's desire to stay out of the war and encourage peaceful resolutions. However, on the other side, he is shown engaging in commerce by selling ammunition to the Allied forces. This clever illustration highlights America's struggle with isolationism versus interventionism during this period. While some Americans advocated for remaining neutral and avoiding entanglement in foreign conflicts, others saw an opportunity for economic gain through arms sales. The cartoon effectively captures this tension between pacifist ideals and profit-driven motives within American society at that time. It serves as both a critique of Uncle Sam's contradictory stance on neutrality and an observation on how political acts can be influenced by commercial interests. Overall, this thought-provoking image offers valuable insight into America's complex position during World War I while showcasing artistic concepts such as satire and political commentary.
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