Ein Winf fur General Weyler
New York: Puck, 1896.
Two pieces. Original artwork in pencil and ink and color lithograph.
Original artwork measures 16 1/4" x 23 3/8". Lithograph measures 10 1/4" x 13 3/4".
Cartoon printed in the German language edition of Puck magazine, accompanied by the original artwork by Frederick Burr Opper. The print depicts General Weyler, also known as "The Butcher", who was sent by Spain to prevent Cuban revolutionaries from revolting leading up to the Spanish-American War. In front of the general, there is a sign referring to the "Trocha", a fortified military line built to prevent revolutionaries from crossing into western Cuba. Opper likens the "Trocha" to notoriously dangerous cable car tracks that existed in New York City at the time.
Chips to corners and vertical repair, otherwise in good condition. Frederick Burr Opper (1857-1937) was a pioneering American cartoonist. He is well known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan, and worked as an artist for Frank Leslie's Weekly, Puck, and other publications.
Founded in 1871, Puck was the first American humor magazine to find widespread success, to which its caricatures and cartoons were a substantial contributing factor. It was published in English and German and reached a wide audience on both sides of the political spectrum by campaigning for good government. Its satirical cartoons provide an enlightening and entertaining look into this era of American politics. Binding: Unbound
Language: German
Price: $650.00
Item #322624