The same old model 1908

"The Same Old Model" is a 1908 political cartoon by American artist Louis Glackens. The artwork depicts a personified Uncle Sam, dressed in a stars and stripes suit, rejecting a model sailboat labeled "Personal Popularity" offered by a man wearing a naval uniform. The man holds a sign behind him that reads "Taft Model" and displays a diagram of an upturned boat labeled "Principle." The cartoon is a satirical commentary on the political climate of the time, likely referencing the 1908 presidential election and the perceived choice between principled governance and personal popularity. Glackens, known for his Ashcan School style, uses bold lines and bright colors in this political cartoon to create a humorous and thought-provoking piece.