The Last Three Hopes of the Republican Party, from Puck 1892

This 1892 political cartoon, "The Last Three Hopes of the Republican Party," by Frederick Burr Opper satirizes the Republican Party's campaign strategies. The cartoon depicts three figures, a jester representing "buffoonery," a man named "Boodle" showering money from a bag labeled "Republican Corruption Fund", and a military figure representing "bluff." The figures are a caricature of the political climate of the time and symbolize the corrupt and manipulative tactics employed by the Republican Party. The artwork is a powerful commentary on the political landscape of the late 19th century, highlighting the use of deception and wealth in American politics. It is housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.