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Antique Framed Print : CARTOON: JAY GOULD, 1885. American cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper, 1885, of Justice
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CARTOON: JAY GOULD, 1885. American cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper, 1885, of Justice
CARTOON: JAY GOULD, 1885.
American cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper, 1885, of Justice entangled in a web woven by Jay Gould and his Western Union Telegraph Company
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Media ID 12320657
1885 Commerce Court Courthouse Finance Financier Frederick Gould Justice Opper Political Robber Baron Robber Barons Spider Telegraph Cable Western Union Wire Spiderweb
18"x16" (46x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x16 inches (46x41cm). 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 29.4cm x 26.5cm (11.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 46.4cm x 41.4cm (18.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The 1885 American cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper titled "Cartoon: Jay Gould" captures a powerful political message through its clever imagery. The artwork depicts Justice, personified as a female figure, entangled in a complex web woven by Jay Gould and his Western Union Telegraph Company. Jay Gould, known as one of the notorious robber barons of the late 19th century, was a prominent financier and businessman who wielded immense power and influence over commerce and finance. In this cartoon, he is portrayed as a spider spinning his intricate web to trap Justice. The symbolism behind this illustration speaks volumes about the corrupting influence of money on justice and the court system. It highlights how wealthy individuals like Jay Gould could manipulate legal proceedings to their advantage, undermining fairness and impartiality. Furthermore, the inclusion of telegraph cables representing Western Union emphasizes how communication networks were controlled by these powerful figures. By monopolizing such essential infrastructure, they gained even more control over economic activities. Overall, this thought-provoking artwork serves as both a critique of financial corruption within politics and an indictment against those who exploit their wealth for personal gain at the expense of justice. It stands as a reminder that true justice should be blind to wealth or power but instead focused on upholding fairness for all members of society.
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