The rival salvationists (1908)
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The vibrant and attention-grabbing painting, "The Rival Salvationists" created in 1908 by Udo Keppler, serves as a satirical commentary on the political landscape of the era. The artwork brilliantly captures the frenzied and competitive nature of American politics through its depiction of two groups of musicians, each rallying under different banners proclaiming "G.O.P. Salvation Army" and "Bryan Volunteers of America". This not only highlights the political factionalism but also mocks the zealousness of party supporters often seen during election cycles.Central to this chaotic scene is a whimsical representation of Uncle Sam, extravagantly dressed in his iconic stars and stripes attire, absorbed in reading documents labeled "Prosperity" and "Full Dinner Pail". The portrayal of Uncle Sam, seated above the fray on a globe, suggests a critique of American domestic policies and the country's growing influence on the world stage during the early 20th century. With each side clamoring to drown out the other amidst a backdrop of industrial smokestacks, Keppler emphasizes the tumult and the cacophony that often characterizes political contention.
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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.