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MASS MEDIA cartoons become fine art
No other form of art captures the spirit of late Nineteenth Century America than the stone lithographs that appeared in the weekly opinion journals such as "Puck" and "Judge." Not only did artists like Joseph Keppler and Frederick Opper understand the political environment of the day, but they understood the artistic techniques of stone lithography to produce beautifully executed works of art.
Even though their cartoons were created for a "throw-away" journal, the copies of their work that survive today stand the merits of being superb artistic creations.
All stone lithographs presented here are ORIGINAL and VINTAGE saved directly from the original publication as published. There are NO reproductions. These stone lithographs all of are "fine" or better quality. The double page cartoons do have the inevitable fold through the middle, but in most cases is not noticeable.
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A "Bogus" Cremation
A "Bogus" Cremation for the Benefit of the "Life-long Democrats" by Joseph Keppler
Joseph Pulitzer (NY World) and cronies cremating disbelievers of the Spoils System
Vintage Puck news journal stone lithograph in color, $75
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Thanksgiving Day, 1885
Joseph Keppler
Vintage Puck
Thanksgiving Day, 1885 by Joseph Keppler
First term president Grover Cleveland has his administration around the holiday table greet the young cherub carrying a fully-feathered turkey with a note "with compliments of all good citizens." Through the background window we see "prosperity" while on the wall is a plaque that reads "Public Office is a Public Trust."
Vintage Puck news journal stone lithograph in color, $70
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The U.S. Hotel badly needs a "Bouncer"
Joseph Keppler
Vintage Puck
The U.S. Hotel badly needs a "Bouncer" by Joseph Keppler
Immigration issue confronted with the idea that this country needs "No bomb-throwers, no incendiary talk, no communism, nor fenianism." Get tough policy advocated.
Vintage Puck news journal stone lithograph in color, $75
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The Transfusion of Blood
Joseph Keppler
Vintage Puck
The transfusion of blood may the operation prove a success! by Joseph Keppler
Independent party hopefully revitalizing democracy through a blood transfusion. An unnamed figure looking like Joseph Pulitzer is among those standing in the background.
Vintage Puck news journal stone lithograph in color, $70
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The "Dry Goods" store
Joseph Keppler
Vintage Puck
The "Dry Goods" store of the period possibly by Joseph Keppler
Showing the trend toward shopping modernism. The "Closed for Business" dry goods store established in 1800 is contrasted to the bustling multi-faceted store which sells everything from artists' materials and dry goods to groceries, baby carriages, and song books all in one location. Circa 1882
Vintage Puck news journal stone lithograph in color, 12.5 x 18.5, $75
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Homage to the Father of His Country
Jospeh Keppler
Vintage Puck
The Father of American Humorous Papers Doing Homage to the Father of His Country by Joseph Keppler
Puck?s tribute to the George Washington centennial as Puck presents a laurel wreath dedicated to the Father of his country.
Vintage Puck news journal stone lithograph in color, 12.5 x 9, $50
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