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WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1915.
The Firm Makes a Gift. American cartoon by Boardman Robinson mocking the Krupp Steel Works and its head, Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, for making charitable contributions to the Red Cross while it continues to benefit from the increase in business World War I has brought. Cartoon, 1915

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1915 Allegory Anti Capitalist Anti German Anti War Boardman Capitalism Charity Cigar Commerce Death Desk Discrimination Germany Glass Glasses Greed Grim Reaper Gustave Industrialist Industry Inkwell Krupp Office Partner Personification Political Political Action Quill Red Cross Robinson Satirical Skeleton Smoking Steel Stereotype World War I Halbach Profiteer


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This thought-provoking cartoon print from 1915, titled "Charity: The Firm Makes a Gift" captures the essence of the complex dynamics during World War I. Created by American cartoonist Boardman Robinson, it satirically mocks Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach and his company, Krupp Steel Works. In this allegorical image, we see a man representing Gustav Krupp sitting at his office desk. He is depicted as an industrialist with a distinctive moustache and cigar in hand. Behind him stands the Grim Reaper personifying death itself, symbolizing the devastating consequences of war. The cartoon highlights the irony of Krupp's charitable contributions to the Red Cross while simultaneously profiting from the increased business brought about by World War I. It criticizes capitalism and greed within society by portraying Krupp's actions as hypocritical. Robinson cleverly uses symbolism throughout this artwork. The skeleton represents death caused by warfare, emphasizing that profit should not be prioritized over human lives. Additionally, objects such as glasses and inkwell on Krupp's desk hint at his intellectualism and influence in politics. This historical print serves as a reminder of how war can expose societal flaws and challenge moral values. It prompts viewers to question whether acts of charity can truly compensate for benefiting from conflict-driven commerce.

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