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Canvas Print : WM TWEED. WILLIAM MARCY TWEED known as BOSS TWEED American politician and swindler
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WM TWEED. WILLIAM MARCY TWEED known as BOSS TWEED American politician and swindler
WILLIAM MARCY TWEED known as BOSS TWEED American politician and swindler: the cartoon which enabled the Spanish police to identify and arrest him
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1823 1876 1878 Arrest Boss Criminals Enabled Identify Stripy Swindler Truncheon Tweed Marcy Will I Am
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating WM TWEED Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image of American politician and swindler William Marcy Tweed, also known as "Boss Tweed," is a fascinating glimpse into history. The cartoon, which played a crucial role in the Spanish police identifying and arresting Tweed in 1872, is now available as a beautifully printed canvas art piece. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your home or office décor with this unique and captivating canvas print. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of historical art. Order your WM TWEED Canvas Print today!
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 striking political cartoon, published in 1878, depicts the notorious American politician and swindler, William Marcy Tweed, also known as "Boss Tweed." The image captures Tweed in a suit and top hat, his rotund figure exuding a sense of power and arrogance. The cartoonist, whose identity remains unknown, cleverly used distinctive stripes on Tweed's suit and truncheon to mirror the patterns on the Spanish flag. This visual connection would prove invaluable in the eventual capture of the elusive Boss Tweed. Born in 1823, Tweed rose to power in New York City politics during the Reconstruction era. He was a master manipulator, using bribery, extortion, and intimidation to control the city's Democratic Party and its various branches, including the police force. Tweed's corrupt regime, known as Tammany Hall, drained the city's treasury and left many New Yorkers impoverished. By 1876, public outrage against Tweed's criminal activities had reached a boiling point. The press began publishing exposés and satirical cartoons, like this one, to rally public opinion against him. The Spanish connection in the cartoon was a clever ruse, as Tweed had fled to Spain in 1872 to avoid prosecution. However, the cartoon's widespread circulation alerted Spanish authorities to Tweed's whereabouts. In 1878, they finally arrested him, and he was extradited back to the United States to face charges. This historical cartoon is a testament to the power of public opinion and the determination of law enforcement to bring criminals to justice. It also serves as a reminder of the corrupt political climate that once gripped New York City and the lengths to which some politicians would go to maintain their power.
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