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Fine Art Print : CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895. Blue Laws (to D. B. Hill)- Don t turn against me, papa
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CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895. Blue Laws (to D. B. Hill)- Don t turn against me, papa
CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895.
Blue Laws (to D.B. Hill)- " Don t turn against me, papa. You and your legislature created me, not to be enforced, but to be used for blackmail." Cartoon, American, 1895
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Media ID 12322604
1895 Alcohol Blue Blue Laws Drinking Legal New York City Political Tammany Tammany Hall Tiger
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the wit and satire of the past with our Fine Art Print from Granger, NYC's Blue Laws (to D.B. Hill) - "Don't turn against me, papa." This 1895 cartoon, part of The Granger Collection from Granger Art on Demand, offers a humorous take on the political landscape of the time. The caption reads, "You and your legislature created me, not to be enforced, but to be used for blackmail." Add a touch of historical charm to your home or office with this captivating print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 29.8cm (21" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The caption for the print of "CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895" could be: This political cartoon from 1895 titled "Blue Laws" depicts a conversation between Blue Laws and D. B. Hill, referencing the controversial legislation in America during that time. The Blue Laws are personified as a young boy pleading with his father figure, D. B. Hill, who represents the New York legislature. In the cartoon, Blue Laws confesses to being created by Hill and his colleagues not to be enforced but rather used for blackmail purposes. This satirical portrayal highlights the hypocrisy surrounding these laws which were intended to regulate activities such as drinking alcohol on Sundays or engaging in certain recreational activities. The artist cleverly uses humor to criticize Tammany Hall's political influence at that time by portraying them as responsible for creating laws that were selectively enforced or manipulated for personal gain. This lithograph captures a snapshot of late 19th-century America when debates over prohibition and morality were prevalent. It serves as a reminder of how politics can shape legislation and calls into question whether these laws truly served their intended purpose or if they were merely tools in political gamesmanship. Overall, this thought-provoking image offers insight into an important chapter in American history while showcasing the power of visual satire to convey complex social and political issues.
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