Saint bovine (1905)
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"Saint Bovine" (1905) by Udo Keppler presents a satirical and whimsical scene bursting with color and character. This intriguing artwork features a fantastical creature, a bovine with a human-like face, dressed in a bright pink and yellow dress, complete with a halo glowing behind her head. The creature sits comfortably against an ornate, pastoral backdrop, evoking the air of a revered saint typically depicted in traditional religious artworks.Below the main figure, a man, possibly a caricature of a politician or notable figure of the era, earnestly paints this saintly figure. Interestingly, the painter's canvas reveals a distorted and possibly more grotesque rendition of the scene before him, which may suggest commentary on perception versus reality, or the artist’s interpretation of the subject.Keppler, known for his political cartoons, likely uses this painting to convey layers of satire related to societal and political issues of his time. The playful yet potent imagery of "Saint Bovine" encourages the viewer to ponder the deeper meanings behind what may initially appear as a humorous scene.
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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.