The coming of the cat (1911)

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Udo Keppler’s vivid and engaging work, "The Coming of the Cat" from 1911, presents a captivating scene rich in narrative and symbolism. In this illustration, a large black cat, stealthily approaches a group of panic-stricken mice gathered atop and around a large cheese block labeled "PUBLIC OFFICE". The cat sports a collar marked "RECALL", indicating a deeper context to the artwork, potentially tethered to political themes of the day.The cheese serves as a metaphor for bounty or resource, heavily guarded and coveted by the mice donned in suits – suggesting political figures or bureaucrats. These mice, in their attempt to maintain control or perhaps exploit the 'public office', are now faced with the ominous presence of the cat. The cat’s "RECALL" collar could symbolize new regulation, oversight, or a change in power intended to shake up existing structures.Keppler, known for his political cartoons, cleverly uses this dynamic scenario to critique and illustrate the power struggles often inherent in governance and public administration. The cat, as an agent of change or disruption, introduces a sense of impending upheaval to the established order represented by the mice.

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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.