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Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
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Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889
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1880s Allegorical Barber Shop Barbers Shop Barbershop Bernhard Gillam Cleveland Grover Cleveland Stephen Grover Gillam Bernhard Grover Cleveland Joseph Keppler Keppler Joseph President President Of Usa Puck Stephen Grover Cleveland Uncle Sam Afro American Allegorical Figure Colour Lithograph Lacma Los Angeles County Museum Of Art Parody Politicians Satirical
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'Uncle Sam's Barbershop: A Political Allegory' This and thought-provoking cartoon, created by Joseph Keppler and Bernhard Gillam for Puck magazine between 1880 and 1889, offers a unique and intriguing glimpse into the political and social climate of the late 19th century in America. The image, a color lithograph, depicts a bustling barbershop filled with a diverse group of men from various ethnic backgrounds, including a prominent African American barber, engaged in lively conversation. At the center of the scene, Uncle Sam, the iconic personification of the United States, sits in the barber's chair, receiving a shave from the barber, Cleveland Stephen Grover, who is also African American. Surrounding them, politicians from different parties, both Caucasian and African American, engage in heated debates and negotiations. The allegorical nature of the cartoon is evident in the symbolic representation of the barbershop as a microcosm of American society, where people from all walks of life come together to discuss and shape the future of their country. The image serves as a commentary on the political landscape of the time, highlighting the importance of open dialogue and the role of diverse perspectives in shaping the nation's future. This historic artwork, now part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the 19th century and the enduring power of satire and allegory to provoke thought and inspire dialogue.
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