Joined together 1913

"Joined Together" (1913) by Louis Glackens is a satirical illustration of the relationship between the United States and China. Uncle Sam, personifying the United States, is depicted as a bombastic and arrogant figure, holding a lit firecracker labeled "The Firecracker," with the "fuse" wrapped around a figure representing China. Glackens, known for his social commentary through art, uses this illustration to highlight the potential for conflict and misunderstanding between the two nations, a sentiment common in American culture at the time. This visual and metaphorical approach to commentary on global relations exemplifies the artist's talent in conveying political commentary through engaging imagery.