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"An Unexpected Blow", 1880 (colour litho)
1078644 " An Unexpected Blow", 1880 (colour litho) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: from Album of cartoons published in Puck, March 10, 1880.
); eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23539288
© New York Historical Society / Bridgeman Images
Chimney Crumbling Kite Lightening Lightning Media News Puck Reportage Republican Rooftop Strike Striking Unexpected Wind Public Opinion
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Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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An Unexpected Blow
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, a color lithograph created in 1880 by Joseph Keppler, captures the essence of political satire and social commentary during that era. The print, part of the New-York Historical Society's collection, was originally published in Puck magazine on March 10th, 1880. In this humorous depiction, we see a statesman standing atop a rooftop with a kite held high above his head. Suddenly, an unexpected bolt of lightning strikes the kite, causing chaos and destruction all around. The crumbling chimney and swirling wind symbolize the impact this "unexpected blow" has on politics and public opinion. Keppler's caricature cleverly satirizes American politics at the time. It portrays the Republican party as being struck by an unforeseen event that threatens to dismantle their power structure. This could be interpreted as commentary on President Ulysses S. Grant's controversial bid for a third term in office. The artist skillfully uses visual metaphors to convey his message – from the striking lightning representing sudden change to the independent press represented by Puck magazine reporting on these events. Overall, "An Unexpected Blow" serves as both entertainment and critique of American society during this period. Its timeless themes continue to resonate today as it reminds us of how quickly fortunes can change in politics and how influential media can be in shaping public opinion.
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