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PLUTOCRAT CARTOON, 1910. The Successful Plutocrat. Cartoon by Art Young, c1910
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PLUTOCRAT CARTOON, 1910. The Successful Plutocrat. Cartoon by Art Young, c1910
PLUTOCRAT CARTOON, 1910.
The Successful Plutocrat. Cartoon by Art Young, c1910
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1910 Art Young Bandage Banknote Capitalism Cast Crutch Finance Gold Gout Greed Handicap Injured Laurel Political Action Rich Sideburn Sideburns Ugly Upper Class Wreath Plutocrat
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PLUTOCRAT CARTOON, 1910. The Successful Plutocrat. Cartoon by Art Young, c1910
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. This vintage print captures the essence of early 20th-century capitalism with a satirical twist. Created by renowned cartoonist Art Young in 1910, this thought-provoking artwork portrays a wealthy plutocrat who embodies the excesses and greed of the upper class. The central figure is depicted as an overweight man with sideburns, symbolizing his opulence and power. Despite his apparent success, he is shown using crutches and wearing a bandage – physical manifestations of the handicaps caused by his insatiable desire for wealth. Surrounded by gold coins and banknotes, this plutocrat's gout-ridden foot further highlights the consequences of unbridled greed. Yet despite these afflictions, he proudly wears a laurel wreath on his head as if it were a badge of honor. Art Young's clever use of symbolism invites viewers to question the morality behind such extreme accumulation of wealth during that era. This political cartoon serves as both social commentary and critique on capitalism's impact on society. As we gaze upon this piece from over a century ago, we are reminded that issues surrounding finance and inequality have long plagued humanity. It prompts us to reflect on how far we have come since then while urging us not to forget history's lessons about unchecked ambition and its consequences for society at large.
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