The master of the hounds (1909)
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Explore the vibrant and insightful artwork of Udo Keppler in "The Master of the Hounds," an intriguing cartoon from 1909. This piece offers a clever visual commentary on the political and economic landscape of the time, highlighting Keppler's renowned talent for satire.In "The Master of the Hounds," Keppler portrays a jolly character riding a horse labeled "Congress," cheerfully leading a pack of hounds into "The People's Field." These hounds, however, are no ordinary animals; they bear labels like "Trust," "Monopoly," "High Tariff," and "Protection," symbolizing various economic and political issues prevalent in society. Each dog fiercely races across a lush field, indicating the rampant and unchecked pursuit of these policies and their intrusion into the "people's" realm.Behind this scene, the horizon is clear and expansive, suggesting the vast impact of these issues. The signage and the figure's content expression combine to underscore the satire, suggesting a disconnect between government actions and public good.
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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.