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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 Bernhard Gillam Gillam Bernhard Joseph Keppler Keppler Joseph Political Campaign Puck Republican Republican Party Colour Lithograph Fund Funding Parody Satirical
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This and thought-provoking cartoon, titled "The Republican Fund," is an exemplary piece from the 1880s by the renowned duo Joseph Keppler and Bernhard Gillam, published in their influential magazine, Puck. The cartoon, created between 1880 and 1889, masterfully employs satire and parody to comment on the political climate of the United States during that era. The image showcases a group of men, representing various aspects of the Republican Party, gathered around a large wooden barrel labeled "Fund." They are in the process of filling it with gold coins, symbolizing the party's financial resources. In contrast, a group of women, representing the working class and the common people, are shown outside the fence, holding empty buckets and pleading for help. The cartoon's vivid color lithograph technique adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a striking example of 19th-century American art. The use of caricature and exaggerated figures effectively conveys the message of the Republican Party's disregard for the needs of the common people during political campaigns. This historic piece is now part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's (LACMA) extensive collection, serving as an important reminder of the role of satire and political cartoons in shaping public opinion and understanding the complexities of American history.
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