Robert G. Ingersoll

cassiusmarcelluscoolidge

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This caricature by Cassius Marcellus Coolidge depicts Robert G. Ingersoll, a prominent American orator and lawyer. The image is part of a series that satirizes prominent figures of the day, with Ingersoll shown riding a fantastical beast labeled “Infidelity,” a clear jab at his well-known atheism. Coolidge utilizes exaggerated features, including a large head and prominent eyes, to heighten the humorous effect. This work exemplifies the popular genre of political satire, often employed in cartoons and illustrations to express opinions and lampoon public figures.