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Antique Framed Print : Back Talk From the Dummy. American cartoon, 1937, showing the U. S. Congress refusing to play Charlie McCarthy to the President Franklin Roosevelts Edgar Bergen
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Back Talk From the Dummy. American cartoon, 1937, showing the U. S. Congress refusing to play Charlie McCarthy to the President Franklin Roosevelts Edgar Bergen
NEW DEAL CARTOON, 1937.
Back Talk From the Dummy. American cartoon, 1937, showing the U.S. Congress refusing to play Charlie McCarthy to the President Franklin Roosevelts Edgar Bergen
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Media ID 7782411
1937 Commerce Congress Court Delano Democratic Party Dummy Finance Franklin New Deal Political Acts Supreme Court Talk
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19cm x 24.4cm (7.5" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Back Talk From the Dummy - A Political Satire Unveiling Congressional Resistance
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print titled "Back Talk From the Dummy" takes us back to a pivotal moment in American history, capturing an iconic political cartoon from 1937. The image humorously depicts the U. S. Congress as unwilling participants in a puppet show, refusing to play second fiddle to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's ventriloquist act with his famous dummy, Charlie McCarthy. The cartoon serves as a powerful commentary on the strained relationship between FDR and Congress during the New Deal era. As Roosevelt attempted to implement his progressive policies aimed at pulling America out of economic turmoil, he faced significant opposition from both Republicans and conservative Democrats within Congress. In this cleverly crafted illustration by Edgar Bergen, one of America's most renowned ventriloquists at that time, we witness members of Congress depicted as stiff wooden dummies themselves - symbolizing their resistance to FDR's political acts. Through its subtle yet biting satire, this artwork highlights not only the power struggle between branches of government but also reflects public sentiment towards politicians who seemed more interested in self-preservation than serving their constituents' needs. Decades later, "Back Talk From the Dummy" remains a timeless reminder of how politics can sometimes devolve into theatrical performances rather than genuine governance. It stands as a testament to art's ability to capture complex socio-political dynamics while providing viewers with both entertainment and food for thought about our democratic system.
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