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1065646 " The tribute to the Minotaur" - the interests of all other states sacrificed to the protection monster of Pennsylvania, 1885 (colour litho) by Gillam, Bernard (1856-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration shows Samuel J. Randall seated at one end of a gondola and William D. Kelley standing at the other end calling out " to the Protection Minotaur of Pennsylvania", between them are several maiden women labeled " Louisiana, California, Illinois, New York, Georgia, Mass, [and] Indiana" who are to be sacrificed to the Minotaur. A banner hanging on the wall states " Pennsylvania First Last and All the Time". At the opening in the wall is a relief of a Minotaurs head labeled " Pennsylvania". After a painting by Ernest Augustin Gendron titled " The Tribute to the Minotaur".); Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22219652
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The Tribute to the Minotaur
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is a captivating chromolithograph that captures the satirical essence of American politics in the late 19th century. Created by Bernard Gillam, this print depicts Samuel J. Randall and William D. Kelley, two prominent politicians, summoning the mythical creature known as the Minotaur for their own protection. In this humorous scene, Randall and Kelley stand at opposite ends of a gondola, calling out to the "Protection Minotaur of Pennsylvania". Between them are several maiden women representing different states such as Louisiana, California, Illinois, New York, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Indiana. These innocent victims are labeled to be sacrificed to satisfy Pennsylvania's interests. The banner hanging on the wall boldly declares "Pennsylvania First Last and All The Time" emphasizing how other states' concerns are disregarded in favor of protecting Pennsylvania's power. Gillam's artwork cleverly incorporates elements from classical mythology into American political satire. The relief of a Minotaur's head labeled "Pennsylvania" symbolizes both its strength and voracious appetite for dominance. This colorful lithograph offers a thought-provoking commentary on power dynamics within American politics during that era. It highlights how certain states prioritized their own interests over those of others while sacrificing innocent victims along the way. "The Tribute to the Minotaur" serves as an intriguing reminder of our complex history where mythological creatures merge with political realities - an artistic representation that continues to resonate today.
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