The isthmian canal game (1902)

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In the vibrant and politically charged painting "The Isthmian Canal Game" (1902), artist Udo Keppler captures a moment of intense geopolitical intrigue. The artwork features a caricatured puppeteer, who represents a figure with significant control and influence (suggested by the writing "BOSS" on his cuff), manipulating two marionette figures. These small figures are whimsically portrayed as a British redcoat and another character in a top hat and suit, representing major international players of the time.Keppler sets this scene against a backdrop that includes an under-construction canal, alluding to the significant engineering endeavors of the era such as the Panama Canal. The painting uses rich, expressive colors and dynamic compositions to underscore the tension and competition between great powers over strategic and economic interests in Central America.Through sharp satire, "The Isthmian Canal Game" illuminates the complex web of diplomacy, power plays, and the pursuit of dominance at the turn of the twentieth century, presented with Keppler’s distinctive flair for humor and critique.

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Udo J. Keppler, since 1894. known as Joseph Keppler, Jr., was an American political cartoonist, publisher, and Native American advocate. The son of cartoonist Joseph Keppler (1838–1894), who founded Puck magazine, the younger Keppler also contributed to cartoons, and after his father's death became co-owner of the magazine under the name Joseph Keppler. He was also a collector of Native American artifacts.