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Harte Arbeit.... Cartoon from Puck, 1884. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
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Harte Arbeit.... Cartoon from Puck, 1884. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Harte Arbeit.... Cartoon from Puck, 1884
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1880s Bernhard Gillam Campaign Carriage Corruption Gillam Bernhard Joseph Keppler Keppler Joseph Money Money Bag Money Bags Ohio Political Campaign Puck Colour Lithograph Parody Satirical
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Harte Arbeit
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(Hard Work) is a striking and satirical cartoon from the renowned German-American publication, Puck, created by artists Joseph Keppler and Bernhard Gillam in 1884. This colorful lithograph captures the essence of the political climate in the United States during the 1880s, with a particular focus on corruption and the excesses of the campaign trail. The image depicts a group of politicians, dressed in military uniforms, pulling a carriage filled with money bags labeled "Ohio" and "Campaign Funds." A soldier at the front of the carriage, labeled "Guy," appears to be struggling under the weight of the money, while another soldier, labeled "Politician," urges him on with a whip. The scene is a parody of the corrupt practices that were common during political campaigns of the time, with politicians using money to manipulate elections and buy votes. The cartoon was published in Puck, a German-language satirical weekly magazine that was popular in the United States during the late 19th century. Keppler, the magazine's founder and editor-in-chief, was known for his biting satire and his ability to capture the political zeitgeist of the time. Gillam, the illustrator of this particular cartoon, was also a talented artist who contributed regularly to Puck. Today, this historic cartoon is part of the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), which holds an extensive collection of 19th-century American art. The image is a testament to the power of satire as a tool for social commentary and a reminder of the political issues that shaped the United States during the late 1800s. The cartoon's enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the essence of a bygone era and to provide a window into the political and social issues of the time.
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