After the hunt (1909)
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Titled "After the Hunt" and created by Udo Keppler in 1909, this vibrant painting captures an animated moment vividly portraying societal themes through a metaphorical representation. The artwork features a plump man in a red coat joyously throwing a figure labeled "Consumer" high into the air. This central character, surrounded by a pack of eager dogs, each bearing names such as "Trust" and "Monopoly" on their collars, symbolizes the manipulation and exuberance of corporate powers in the early 20th century.The man’s expression, filled with both glee and cunning, suggests a triumphant exploitation or control over the consumer, symbolized by the small figure being tossed about. The dogs, attentively and aggressively looking up, represent various corporate interests feeding off the situation, eager for their own advantage.Keppler's work, known for its satirical edge, utilizes humor and exaggeration to critique economic and social dynamics of his time.
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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.