Our beloved German-American (1900)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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In this vibrant and caricature-style artwork, Udo Keppler captures the figure of a stout, well-dressed man absorbed in reading a newspaper titled "American Politic." The distinguished gentleman's facial features are exaggerated, boasting large, bushy eyebrows, a meticulously styled mustache, and rosy cheeks that suggest a lively character full of vigor.As he smokes a large cigar that emits a cartoonish puff of smoke—stylized with the words "Prosperity" wrapped around the curl—the man also holds a stein of beer, a nod to his German heritage, which leans against an ornate desk. His tie and pocket watch chain add a hint of sophistication and detail to his persona.Keppler's creation engages with themes of cultural identity and assimilation, suggesting a blend of American and German elements. This piece humorously portrays the merging of these cultures, presenting the subject as both an avid consumer of American politics and a maintainer of his cherished German traditions.
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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.