The Great American Statesman, Puck Possibly 1883

"The Great American Statesman - How He Studied the Condition of the English Laborer" is a satirical cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, published in the magazine *Puck* in 1883. The artwork depicts a wealthy American businessman, presumably representing a powerful industrialist, observing the plight of working-class Englishmen through a telescope while seated in a luxurious carriage. The cartoon critiques the disconnect between the American upper class and the working class, highlighting the disparity of wealth and social conditions during the Gilded Age. Dalrymple’s caricature of the wealthy man, along with the presence of a basket full of cigars, champagne, and other luxury items, further emphasizes the disconnect between those who hold power and those who labor. This artwork is a prime example of American political cartooning during the late 19th century and is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's permanent collection.