CARTOON: REPUBLICAN PARTY. More Than She Can Carry

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CARTOON: REPUBLICAN PARTY. More Than She Can Carry

CARTOON: REPUBLICAN PARTY.
More Than She Can Carry. Cartoon by Joseph Keppler showing the Republican Party personified as an exhausted woman, with Whitelaw Reid piling on bundles of issues and scandals to her load. A man labeled Phelps Whitewasher holds the ladder for Reid. Chromolithograph from Puck, 14 May 1884

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1884 Basket Bundle Carrying Chromolithograph Grant Joseph Keppler Ladder Personification Political Politician Reid Republican Republican Party Sack Scandal Tired Walking Stick Phelps Swindler Whitelaw

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The cartoon print titled "CARTOON: REPUBLICAN PARTY. More Than She Can Carry" by Joseph Keppler, created in 1884, depicts the Republican Party personified as a weary woman struggling to carry the burdens of various issues and scandals. The image showcases Whitelaw Reid piling on bundles labeled with these challenges, while a man named Phelps Whitewasher holds a ladder for Reid's assistance. This chromolithograph from Puck magazine captures the late 19th-century political landscape in America. It symbolizes the overwhelming weight placed upon the Republican Party during that time, highlighting their involvement in numerous controversies and difficulties. The exhausted woman represents not only physical fatigue but also reflects the party's struggle to handle all these problems simultaneously. Keppler's artwork serves as a satirical commentary on politics and power dynamics within American society at that period. Through clever visual metaphors, he portrays politicians as swindlers and scandal creators who burdened the Republican Party with their actions. This historical print provides valuable insight into how political parties were perceived during this era and offers an intriguing glimpse into public opinion regarding Republicans specifically. It reminds us that even over a century ago, people recognized and criticized excessive baggage carried by political entities. Granger Art on Demand presents this piece from its collection, allowing viewers to explore art that encapsulates significant moments in history through thought-provoking visuals like this one.

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