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CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1902. The oil trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet



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CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1902. The oil trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet

CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1902.
The oil trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts. Cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper, 1902

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Media ID 13136437

1902 Alphabet Alphabet Of Joyous Trusts Antitrust Beating Burr Capitalism Club Commerce Finance Frederick Greed Kicking Monopoly Opper Personification Police Political Rhyme Satire Standard Oil Company Stick Trust Weapon Bully


A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the classic cartoon "CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1902" from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts. This iconic piece, created by Frederick Burr Opper in 1902, satirically depicts the oil trust in a way that is both historically significant and visually engaging. Add a touch of vintage charm to your space with this captivating work of art, now available as a high-quality poster print from Media Storehouse.

A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")

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.


EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage cartoon print titled "CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1902" captures the essence of early 20th-century American capitalism and political satire. Created by Frederick Burr Opper as part of his renowned series "An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts" this artwork humorously depicts the oil trust's dominance and greed during that era. In the illustration, a personification of the oil trust is portrayed as a menacing bully wielding a club labeled "monopoly". The trust is shown beating down innocent men who represent commerce and finance, symbolizing its oppressive control over various industries. As an embodiment of unchecked power, it kicks aside any opposition to maintain its stronghold on the economy. The artist cleverly incorporates elements such as police personifications and weapons like sticks to emphasize how these trusts manipulated both law enforcement and political systems in their favor. Notably, this cartoon specifically targets the Standard Oil Company without explicitly mentioning it. With its satirical rhyme accompanying the image, this piece serves as a critique against monopolistic practices prevalent at that time. It reflects society's growing concerns about concentrated wealth and highlights efforts to combat unfair business practices through antitrust legislation. As a historical artifact from turn-of-the-century America, this print offers viewers an intriguing glimpse into early economic struggles while showcasing Opper's artistic talent in capturing complex themes with wit and creativity.

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