Campaign number
1904
This 1904 cover of Puck magazine turns the presidential election into a high-stakes romantic courtship. The central figure is a personification of America, dressed in a stunning gown featuring a starry blue bodice and red-and-white striped skirt. Kneeling on either side are the presidential candidates: Theodore Roosevelt in his military fatigues on the left, and Democratic challenger Alton B. Parker on the right. Both men are eagerly kissing her hand, acting as suitors vying for the nation's favor—and its votes. The bold, stylized lettering at the top hints at the Art Nouveau influence of the time, making this political satire a visual treat.
- Technique
- Color lithograph