The Goose of the Capitol Alias a Capital Goose! 1835

"The Goose of the Capitol Alias a Capital Goose!" is a satirical lithograph by English artist John Doyle (1797-1868), now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work depicts a large goose with a human-like head and features two men in the background who are commenting on its size. This political cartoon uses humor to comment on current events, making a statement about the absurdity of society, particularly the political landscape. The use of caricature and the goose as a symbol likely made this work popular with a wide audience during its time.