On to Washington! (1906)
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Udo Keppler's 1906 satirical artwork "On to Washington!" presents an evocative and visually engaging political commentary through the medium of illustration. This vibrant piece portrays a giant balloon, remarkably textured to resemble a smiling man’s face, floating through a blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. The balloon is labeled as the “Republican Congressional Cannon Ball,” suggesting a representation of the Republican party's efforts or ambitions during the time.Beneath this striking balloon, a chaotic scene unfolds. A basket packed with figures, likely representing politicians or specific personalities of the era, scrambles wildly, creating a sense of hurried movement towards Washington, D.C. Notably, one figure, labeled as “Gompers,” hangs desperately from a rope, seemingly precariously close to falling off, indicating perhaps a critical viewpoint on Samuel Gompers or the labor movement's precarious situation at the time.Keppler was known for his sharp and insightful approach to political caricature, and "On to Washington!" exemplifies his mastery in weaving humor with critical social and political observations.
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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.