The American family – Under a high tariff
1911
Rooted in the Realism movement, this 1911 illustration by Gordon Grant serves as a sharp political critique of the Progressive Era's economic policies. We see a father at a dimly lit table, looking utterly bewildered as he holds up a lengthy bill, gesturing helplessly to his wife about the rising costs. The title, 'The American family – Under a high tariff,' reveals the true culprit: government taxes on imported goods that drove up prices for everyday items, squeezing the middle class. It’s a poignant snapshot of economic anxiety, showing how the political debates of Washington D.C. directly impacted the budget of a regular family trying to make ends meet.
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