Stop! Look!! Listen!!! (1912)
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Udo Keppler's 1912 painting "Stop! Look!! Listen!!!" vividly captures a satirical and perhaps cautionary scenario using striking imagery and rich colors. This dynamic work of art presents a giant figure dressed traditionally in a suit and top hat, sitting nonchalantly upon a landscape that resembles a richly diverse area, likely symbolizing America itself. Below his ponderous form, one can observe fine details like forests, fields, and distant water bodies, over which a twilight sky casts serene hues of blue and golden.Contrasting markedly with the calm demeanor of the giant is the figure of a man in motion, depicted in the throes of alarm as he hurdles through the air, surrounded by vivid streaks that indicate his high speed. His expression and posture suggest urgency and distress, as if he's either fleeing from or racing towards something of great import.This painting is enigmatic yet clearly expressive, encouraging observers to contemplate the possible readings – political, social, or environmental commentaries – all woven into the visual narrative.
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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.