Premium Framed Print : The quinine trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper
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The quinine trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper
ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902.
The quinine trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper
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Media ID 8866003
1902 Alphabet Alphabet Of Joyous Trusts Antitrust Burr Capitalism Commerce Drug Force Frederick Medicine Monopoly Opper Pharmacist Political Quinine Satire Spoon Trust
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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
This print showcases a thought-provoking cartoon from the early 20th century, titled "The Quinine Trust Satirized". Created by Frederick Burr Opper as part of his renowned work, "An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts" in 1902, this piece is a powerful commentary on American commerce and politics during that era. In the center of the cartoon, we see a pharmacist holding a spoon filled with medicine labeled "Quinine" representing the monopolistic power held by the quinine trust. Surrounding him are various symbols and imagery depicting capitalism's influence over society at the turn of the century. The clever use of satire highlights how these trusts exerted their force over industries and manipulated market prices to their advantage. Opper's artistic prowess shines through in this composition, capturing both humor and criticism simultaneously. By using an alphabet format for his collection, he effectively exposes numerous trusts that dominated different sectors of American economy at that time. As we delve into this historical artwork, it serves as a reminder of America's complex relationship with capitalism and its consequences. It prompts us to reflect upon how economic forces shape our society even today.
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