Kelly's Triumph, from Puck by James A. Wales

Kelly's Triumph, from Puck Possibly 1880

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drawing, lithograph, print

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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lithograph

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print

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old engraving style

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traditional media

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caricature

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tea stained

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personal sketchbook

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old-timey

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19th century

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united-states

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"Kelly's Triumph" (c. 1880) is a satirical cartoon by James A. Wales, depicting John Kelly, the leader of Tammany Hall, as a Native American "Big Chief" seated on a throne, surrounded by figures representing politicians like Samuel J. Tilden and Winfield Scott Hancock. The artwork, from the magazine *Puck*, uses caricature and visual humor to comment on political events in 19th-century America, particularly the influence of Tammany Hall. It's a prime example of political cartoons, an art form that continues to be relevant today.

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