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"Loves labors lost"published in Puck Magazine
1065642 " Loves labors lost" published in Puck Magazine, 1884 (colour chromolithograph) by Gillam, Bernard (1856-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration shows heavily tattooed James G. Blaine sitting on a stool while Whitelaw Reid, using a brush labeled " Tribune Excuses" and a " Explanation Pumice Stone", and William W. Phelps, using " Vindication Sand Paper", attempt to remove the tattoos of scandals associated with Blaine. On the floor around them are other cleaners labeled " W. Walter Phelps Sophistry Acid, Borax False Arguments, [a bucket of] Tribune Cleaning Fluid, Edmundsine, [and a bottle of] Tribune Editorials" ; hanging on the wall behind them is a portrait of Joseph W. Keifer labeled " W. Phelps Previous Attempt at Cleaning". In the background on the left, beyond an American flag curtain, is a group of figures, among them is William M. Evarts and John Logan.); Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22633356
© Prismatic Pictures / Bridgeman Images
1800s Inked Removal Scandal Scrub Scrubbing Tattoo Tattooed Tattooing Tattoos Blaine Removes
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This vibrant and intricate chromolithograph, titled "Loves labors lost" captures a moment of political satire from the pages of Puck Magazine in 1884. The print depicts James G. Blaine, a prominent figure heavily tattooed with scandals, sitting on a stool while two men attempt to remove his tarnished reputation. Whitelaw Reid, armed with a brush labeled "Tribune Excuses" and an "Explanation Pumice Stone" joins forces with William W. Phelps using "Vindication Sand Paper". Together, they diligently work to erase the scandalous tattoos that have marred Blaine's image. The floor surrounding them is littered with various cleaning agents such as "W. Walter Phelps Sophistry Acid" "Borax False Arguments" and even a bucket of "Tribune Cleaning Fluid". A portrait of Joseph W. Keifer hangs on the wall behind them, humorously labeled as W. Phelps' previous failed attempt at cleaning. In the background, beyond an American flag curtain, we catch glimpses of other notable figures like William M. Evarts and John Logan engaged in conversation or observation. This artwork not only showcases Gillam Bernard's artistic talent but also serves as biting commentary on the efforts made by politicians to cleanse their reputations amidst scandalous controversies during this era in American politics.
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