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BOSS TWEED CARTOON, c1875. Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make. Cartoon by Thomas nast, c1875, commenting on the ability of William M. Boss Tweed to avoid imprisonment
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BOSS TWEED CARTOON, c1875. Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make. Cartoon by Thomas nast, c1875, commenting on the ability of William M. Boss Tweed to avoid imprisonment
BOSS TWEED CARTOON, c1875.
Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make. Cartoon by Thomas nast, c1875, commenting on the ability of William M. Boss Tweed to avoid imprisonment
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This print titled "BOSS TWEED CARTOON, c1875. Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make" by Thomas Nast is a powerful commentary on the remarkable ability of William M. Boss Tweed to evade imprisonment during his time as an influential American political figure in the late 19th century. The cartoon depicts Tweed, known for his corrupt practices and involvement in the infamous Tammany Hall political machine, standing confidently outside a prison cell with stone walls. The caption cleverly alludes to the famous quote from Richard Lovelace's poem: "Stone walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage". This suggests that despite being implicated in numerous crimes and scandals, Tweed was able to manipulate the system and avoid punishment. Nast's artistic portrayal highlights both the audacity of Tweed's actions and the frustration felt by those who sought justice against him. The image serves as a reminder of how power and influence can shield individuals from facing consequences for their wrongdoings. Through this thought-provoking piece, Nast exposes corruption within American politics while emphasizing that even seemingly impenetrable barriers like stone walls cannot confine those with enough resources or connections. It stands as an enduring symbol of resistance against abuse of power and serves as a cautionary tale about unchecked authority. This print captures an important moment in American history when one man's ability to escape punishment exposed flaws within the system itself – flaws that continue to resonate today.
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