Art Young Collection

CAPITALISM CARTOON, 1912. Capitalism depicted as a helpless hog, a Socialist cartoon by Art Young published in 1912 by the Kansas weekly, The Coming Nation

LAWRENCE STRIKE, 1912. Cartoon, 1912, by Art Young on the Lawrence, Massachusetts, textile worker strike of that year

Cartoon, 1912, by Art Young on the Lawrence, Massachusetts, textile worker strike of that year
LAWRENCE STRIKE, 1912. Cartoon, 1912, by Art Young on the Lawrence, Massachusetts, textile worker strike of that year

ART YOUNG (1866-1943). American socialist cartoonist and editor. Portrait of Christ, the workingman of Nazareth, drawn by Art Young for The Masses, 1913

SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1820-1906). American womans suffrage advocate. A 1912 Art Young cartoon showing the spirit of Susan B. Anthony inspiring the womens rights cause throughout America

PLUTOCRAT CARTOON, 1910. The Successful Plutocrat. Cartoon by Art Young, c1910

PRISON SYSTEM CARTOON. Art Youngs cartoon comment on the American penal system, 1910

PATERSON SILK STRIKE, 1913. The Paterson Silk Company management defies laws governing free speech, right of assembly, and child labor as well as the Wobbly leaders in this cartoon comment by Art

Robert M. LA Follette
ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE (1855-1925). American political leader. Cartoon by Art Young that appeared in The Nation during the presidential campaign of 1924

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1912. Taft: Eyes Front! William Howard Tafts supporters face temptation (in the person of Theodore Roosevelt) on the eve of rival Republican conventions

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Art Young (1866-1943) was an American socialist cartoonist and editor known for his powerful political cartoons. His artwork often depicted social issues and criticized the capitalist system. One of Young's notable works is the Lawrence Strike cartoon from 1912, which portrays the struggles faced by textile workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The image captures the harsh reality of their working conditions and highlights their fight for better rights. In another cartoon from 1912, Young depicts capitalism as a helpless hog, symbolizing its greed and exploitation. This Socialist cartoon reflects Young's belief in a more equitable society that prioritizes the needs of all individuals over profit-driven motives. Young's artistic talent extended beyond political satire. He created a portrait of Christ, showcasing his ability to convey religious themes through art. Additionally, he designed the cover for the book "Anarchists, " further demonstrating his versatility as an artist. The suffrage movement also caught Young's attention, as seen in his depictions of Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), an influential advocate for women's rights. Through these illustrations, he supported gender equality and fought against societal discrimination. Young didn't shy away from criticizing those in power either; one example is his Plutocrat Cartoon from 1910. This piece exposes the excesses and abuses committed by wealthy elites who controlled vast amounts of wealth at the expense of others' well-being. His commentary on social issues extended to America's penal system with a thought-provoking prison system cartoon in 1910. By highlighting flaws within this institution, he aimed to spark conversations about necessary reforms to ensure justice is served fairly. Another significant event captured by Art Young was the Paterson Silk Strike in 1913 when management defied laws governing worker rights at Paterson Silk Company. Through this illustration, he shed light on labor disputes during that time period while advocating for fair treatment of workers. Young also contributed to the political landscape through his cartoons during the 1912 presidential campaign.