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ANTI-GREENBACK CARTOON. After the Greenback Deluge, the Millenium
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ANTI-GREENBACK CARTOON. After the Greenback Deluge, the Millenium
ANTI-GREENBACK CARTOON.
After the Greenback Deluge, the Millenium. Cartoon by Joseph Keppler showing members of the Greenback Party drowning in a sea of paper money as others sail toward a rainbow labeled Hard Money. Lithograph, 1878
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1878 Banknote Cooper Deluge Democratic Party Drowning Flood Joseph Keppler Peter Political Noahs Ark
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This black and white lithograph, titled "ANTI-GREENBACK CARTOON. After the Greenback Deluge, the Millenium" is a powerful political statement from 1878. Created by Joseph Keppler, it depicts a chaotic scene where members of the Greenback Party are drowning in an overwhelming sea of paper money while others sail towards a promising rainbow labeled Hard Money. The image symbolizes the aftermath of what was known as the Greenback Deluge - a period when excessive amounts of banknotes flooded the economy. The artist cleverly uses Noah's Ark as a metaphor for this economic crisis, highlighting how some individuals were left to drown in financial ruin while others sought refuge on more stable ground. Keppler's cartoon serves as both social commentary and political satire during this late 19th-century era. It reflects the ongoing debate between supporters of paper currency (Greenbacks) and those advocating for sound money backed by gold or silver reserves (Hard Money). By visually depicting one group struggling amidst an abundance of worthless banknotes while another group sails towards prosperity underpinned by solid currency, Keppler makes his stance clear. This historical lithograph offers us insight into not only the economic climate at that time but also into broader political divisions within society. It stands as a reminder that even centuries ago, artists used their craft to critique and challenge prevailing ideologies.
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