Fine Art Print : Merely another figurehead
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Merely another figurehead
Merely another figurehead. Caricature showing Richard Boss Croker nailing figurehead of M Clellan to ship Tammany. Date 1903 Oct. 28. Merely another figurehead. Caricature showing Richard Boss Croker nailing figurehead of M Clellan to ship Tammany. Date 1903 Oct. 28
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the wit and satire of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating caricature by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Titled "Merely another figurehead," this 1903 print offers a humorous take on the political landscape of the time, with Richard Boss Croker nailing the figurehead of M. Clellan to the ship Tammany. Add a touch of historical charm to your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.5cm x 50.8cm (14.4" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Merely Another Figurehead: A Political Caricature of the Time This intriguing political cartoon, titled "Merely Another Figurehead," was published in Puck magazine on October 28, 1903. The image depicts a figurehead being nailed to the bow of a ship labeled "Tammany," with the caption "M. Clellan." The figurehead is being nailed in place by a man identified as Richard Boss Croker, who was a prominent figure in New York City politics at the time. The Tammany Hall political organization, which was based in New York City, was known for its extensive influence in local and state politics. The group's leader, Richard Croker, was a master of political machinations and was often criticized for using his power to manipulate elections and appointments for personal gain. In this cartoon, the figurehead of "M. Clellan" represents Mark H. Smith, who was a reform candidate running against the Tammany-backed candidate for mayor of New York City. The image suggests that Smith was being "nailed down" or fixed in place by Croker and the Tammany machine, implying that his political career was being controlled and manipulated by the powerful political organization. The use of the ship "Tammany" and the figurehead imagery is a common metaphor in political cartoons of the time, representing the idea that politicians were little more than decorative symbols, with the real power lying in the hands of the political machines that controlled them. This cartoon serves as a reminder of the political climate of the early 20th century and the role that powerful political organizations played in shaping American politics.
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