Young Sol and Greely, from Harper's Weekly Possibly 1869

"Young Sol and Greely" is a satirical cartoon by Frank Beard, published in Harper's Weekly in 1869. The caricature depicts the Sun as a young boy holding a bootblack box, offering to shine the boots of the prominent newspaper editor Horace Greeley, who is portrayed as an older man. Beard's style, characterized by exaggerated features and humorous symbolism, was popular in 19th-century American political cartoons. The cartoon's playful satire and visual wit reflect a lively moment in American politics and social commentary, offering insight into the cultural climate of the time.