上院の礼譲

Gordon Ross

1911

上院の礼譲 by Gordon Ross, 1911

In this biting 1911 political cartoon, a monstrous pig labeled 'GREED' drools over a trough marked 'WALL STREET,' while a long line of suited men bow deeply in submission. Uncle Sam stands off to the side, arms crossed and chin in hand, watching this grotesque display of political subservience with a look of deep concern. Artist Gordon Ross uses this vivid imagery to critique how politicians were kowtowing to corporate interests at the turn of the century, aptly titling the scene 'Senatorial Courtesy.' It serves as a timeless reminder that the tension between big business and government is nothing new.

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