Yuming yiminy, what a yolk! (1911)

The painting "Yuming yiminy, what a yolk!" (1911) by Udo Keppler is a vivid and evocative piece that encapsulates the artist's distinctive approach to political satire. In this artwork, Keppler utilizes the imagery of oversized chicks breaking free from an egg, which is adorned with the word "RECIPROCITY." The shell of the egg is labeled with fragments spelling out "TARIFFS" and "AFFAIRS," pointing towards themes of political and economic policies being discussed during the era.The chicks in the image are not merely hatchlings, but gargantuan, dominating figures emerging with gusto and force, causing a chaotic stir among the tiny, agitated crowd below. This crowd, portrayed in a frantic escape, seems overwhelmed by the sudden breakage and the emergence of these overwhelming new forces.The backdrop of the painting features the United States Congress, suggesting that the chaos and disruption depicted are directly related to legislative actions or decisions. The power and size of the chicks symbolize possibly new policies or political movements that are powerful enough to disrupt the established order, hinted at by the crumbling structures of the 'Congress' and shattered shell of status quo represented by the egg.Through "Yuming yiminy, what a yolk!", Keppler crafts a spirited metaphor for the impact of governmental decisions on the populace and the unpredictable nature of political changes.