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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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1885 Commerce Court Courthouse Finance Financier Frederick Gould Justice Opper Political Robber Baron Robber Barons Spider Telegraph Cable Western Union Wire Spiderweb
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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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