The republican hare and the democratic tortoise 1908

"The Republican Hare and the Democratic Tortoise" is a 1908 caricature by American artist Louis Glackens. This satirical illustration depicts the traditional fable of the tortoise and the hare as a political allegory. The hare, a representation of Republicanism, has overtaken the tortoise, symbolizing the Democratic party. The faces of the animals have been replaced with caricatures of political figures, likely making a political statement on the 1908 presidential election. Glackens, known for his vibrant depictions of city life, uses his artistic skills to inject a dose of humor into a political conversation.