Bravo, St. Louis!

1904

Grant Hamilton's 1904 illustration personifies the city of St. Louis as a graceful woman in a white gown, taking a theatrical bow on stage. She has just unveiled 'The Fair'—the massive Louisiana Purchase Exposition—revealing a backdrop of exotic, onion-domed towers reminiscent of the Russian Pavilion. A bouquet labeled 'Bravo' lies at her feet, celebrating the city's successful hosting of one of the largest world's fairs in history. As a cartoonist for *Judge* magazine, Hamilton captures the civic pride of the moment, treating the entire city like a star performer. Fun fact: This specific fair is famously credited with popularizing the ice cream cone and the hot dog bun!

Technique: Chromolithograph

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