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Cartoon depicting how the United States is seen around the world (litho)
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Cartoon depicting how the United States is seen around the world (litho)
6001723 Cartoon depicting how the United States is seen around the world (litho) by Kahles, Charles William (1878-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting how the United States is seen around the world. Illustration for Judges Magazine, 1915.); © Look and Learn
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This satirical cartoon, created by Charles William Kahles in 1915, offers a humorous and scathing commentary on how the United States is perceived around the world. The lithograph print captures the essence of early 20th-century America, with its bustling streets filled with men and women driven by financial greed and capitalism. The image depicts a town or city scene dominated by a grand bank building, symbolizing the power and influence of American finance. The caricatured figures represent various aspects of American society - bankers, businessmen, and ordinary citizens caught up in the pursuit of money. Kahles' clever use of satire highlights both the comedic absurdity and underlying truth about American culture at that time. Through exaggerated features and gestures, he portrays Americans as obsessed with wealth accumulation to an extreme degree. The cartoon's message is clear: it mocks America's reputation as a capitalist powerhouse while also critiquing its perceived greediness. By emphasizing this aspect through humor, Kahles invites viewers to reflect on their own society's values and priorities. Overall, this lithograph serves as a reminder that perceptions of nations can be shaped by stereotypes and exaggerations. It encourages us to question our assumptions about different cultures while providing an amusing glimpse into early 20th-century America.
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