Grand Presidential Auction Sale, from Puck 1888

This 1888 satirical lithograph by C. Jay Taylor, titled *Grand Presidential Auction Sale for the Year 1884*, depicts various political figures of the era as auctioned goods, showcasing the artist's commentary on the 1884 presidential election. The use of caricature and exaggerated features mocks the candidates, emphasizing the artist's perspective on the political climate. This piece, now at the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a visual representation of late 19th-century American politics, highlighting themes of corruption, social change, and the struggle for power.