Robinson Crusoe Fairbanks (1906)
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Udo Keppler’s satirical painting "Robinson Crusoe Fairbanks" creatively captures a political commentary cloaked in the visage of a familiar literary figure, Robinson Crusoe. Crafted in 1906, this intriguing piece uses vibrant colors and detailed caricature to communicate its message. In the painting, a disheveled and somewhat wild-looking figure, resembling the fabled castaway Robinson Crusoe, is depicted with an array of objects typically associated with political office, including a large telescope and a document protruding from his clothing, marked "Vice-Presidency."The figure sits solemnly on a rock, surrounded by calm seas, his facial expression one of deep contemplation or concern, providing a stark contrast to the traditional Crusoe known for his resourcefulness and resilience. The incorporation of the word "Vice-Presidency" inscribed in the sand, where he restfully ponders, suggests a critique of political isolation or the abandonment of responsibilities.Keppler, renowned for his work in political cartooning, cleverly intertwines literary allusion with political satire, making "Robinson Crusoe Fairbanks" not just a painting but a commentary on political circumstances 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.