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[Making a clearing] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Making a clearing] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Two mosquitos stand conversing on top of a man's head. Behind them, a third mosquito observes their exchange. No copyright information found with item. Published caption: First Mosquito.--"Come, Bill, an' bring... More

The national bench show / J.S. Pughe.

The national bench show / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows the "Republican Kennels" and the "Democratic Kennels" at the "National Bench Show" with President Theodore Roosevelt as a dog with his trainer Mark "Hanna" and an old woman labeled "Dem. Part... More

Puck magazine cover - Setting the signals / Grant Hamilton.

Puck magazine cover - Setting the signals / Grant Hamilton.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam raising a red signal flag labeled "Big Crops" and "Prosperity" and a yellow signal flag labeled "Business" and "Confidence" over the U.S. Capitol building. In the background, delega... More

The unwelcome light / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The unwelcome light / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows Puck directing a large floodlight to illuminate a cave Charles H. Dietrich, Joseph R. Burton, and J. Edward Addicks shying away from the light, Pennsylvania governor Samuel W. Pennypacker, as... More

Such mild news comes from the war that Nicholas says, "I will go to the front. Where shall I go?" "To Harbin, Little Father"

Such mild news comes from the war that Nicholas says, "I will go to th...

Descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Nihon banzai hyakusen hyakushō : Long live Japan: One hundred victories, one hundred laughs. Forms p... More

The rival pulpiteers / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The rival pulpiteers / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows the Democratic Donkey as a woman sitting in a pew in a church with William Jennings Bryan preaching "Jeffersonian Simplicity" from a pulpit, on the right are Alton B. Parker, Henry Watterson,... More

America's greatest Pecksniff / Keppler after Barnard.

America's greatest Pecksniff / Keppler after Barnard.

Illustration shows a man described as "America's greatest Pecksniff", an allusion to Dickens' character Seth Pecksniff in the novel Martin Chuzzlewit. He stands, full-length, facing slightly right, holding a pa... More

Our forefathers fought for a principle - there is no fight in us / Ehrhart.

Our forefathers fought for a principle - there is no fight in us / Ehr...

Illustration shows two scenes, at top left is "The Spirit of '76" showing a family about to sit down to tea, as boxes of tea are visible, through a window in the back of the room, floating in Boston Harbor. The... More

A speech in the House of Representatives / Albert Levering.

A speech in the House of Representatives / Albert Levering.

Illustration shows at center a man speaking on the floor of the House chamber while other legislators attend to their own business. The audience in the gallery above strains to hear without realizing that the p... More

The same old model / L.M. Glackens.

The same old model / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan showing a model sailboat labeled "Personal Popularity" to Uncle Sam who questions him about the missing keel for his boat; hanging on the wall in the background is a ke... More

Puck magazine cover - The "fixed" umpire / L.M. Glackens.

Puck magazine cover - The "fixed" umpire / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a baseball game between the "Ultimate Consumer A.C." and the "Monopoly Giants" where a "Giants" ballplayer is sliding head-first into a base and is being tagged out by an "Ultimate Consumer A... More

The laughter of the gods / Kep.

The laughter of the gods / Kep.

Illustration shows two diminutive figures labeled "Democratic Principles" and "Republican Principles" arguing between themselves; in the background are four large men, "the Gods", labeled "Democratic Boss, Priv... More

Happy new year! - Political cartoon, public domain image

Happy new year! - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Father Time ringing bells proclaiming "The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number", while a crowd in the street celebrates the New Year by using noisemakers, horns, drums, and cymbols to sound... More

Puck magazine cover - Shoplifting / Gordon Grant '10.

Puck magazine cover - Shoplifting / Gordon Grant '10.

Illustration shows a young man "shoplifting" a kiss from a beautiful young woman clerk in a shop. Illus. in: Puck, v. 67, no. 1730 (1910 April 27), cover. Copyright 1910 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Nothing can keep it out / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Nothing can keep it out / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a strong beam of light labeled "Republican Tariff's Responsibility for High Cost of Living" flooding the home of a family sitting around a table; the beam of light comes from a tall building ... More

Hatched one at last / L.M. Glackens.

Hatched one at last / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam as a rooster crowing, standing next to Dame Democracy as the hen that laid the egg which has just hatched, producing a chick labeled "Wilson". Caption: After twenty years of unprod... More

Jean Louis Forain - En France. Moi aussi, chai des enfants

Jean Louis Forain - En France. Moi aussi, chai des enfants

Published in: L'Opinion. Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

En Tirailleurs. Dis donc, l'abbé, tu n'en rates pas un ! - Ça ne m'empêche pas de prier pour eux

En Tirailleurs. Dis donc, l'abbé, tu n'en rates pas un ! - Ça ne m'emp...

Published in: L'Opinion. Public domain scan of cartoon drawing, World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jean Louis Forain - Le 4 Août 1914. Les hostilités commencent

Jean Louis Forain - Le 4 Août 1914. Les hostilités commencent

Published in: L'Opinion. Public domain scan of cartoon drawing, World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

L'Emprunt pour la Victoire. Vous aussi ? - Je suis déjà venu hier, avec maman..

L'Emprunt pour la Victoire. Vous aussi ? - Je suis déjà venu hier, ave...

Published in: L'Opinion. Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jean Louis Forain - Paysages de Guerre (II)

Jean Louis Forain - Paysages de Guerre (II)

Published in: L'Opinion. Public domain scan of cartoon drawing, World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jean Louis Forain - L'Offizier. Kamerad? Plus depuis Louvain

Jean Louis Forain - L'Offizier. Kamerad? Plus depuis Louvain

Published in: L'Opinion. Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Paysages de guerre (IV). Plus bas !... On vous entend du Front..

Paysages de guerre (IV). Plus bas !... On vous entend du Front..

Published in: L'Opinion. Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

En avant!. T'inquiète pas du lieutenant... il ne t'a pas attendu!

En avant!. T'inquiète pas du lieutenant... il ne t'a pas attendu!

Published in: L'Opinion. Public domain scan of cartoon drawing, World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

L'Ecole des Héros. Comment avez-vous attrapé ça ? - Je soignais leurs blessés..

L'Ecole des Héros. Comment avez-vous attrapé ça ? - Je soignais leurs ...

Published in: L'Opinion. Public domain scan of cartoon drawing, World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chez le Basileus. C'est son casque de jeune homme... A part ça, il est neutre

Chez le Basileus. C'est son casque de jeune homme... A part ça, il est...

Published in: Le Figaro. Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

On oublie toujours ça. Ne sortez pas du boyau ! Ils tirent sur l'ambulance

On oublie toujours ça. Ne sortez pas du boyau ! Ils tirent sur l'ambul...

Published in: Le Figaro. Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Devant Verdun leur consolation. Der Verlust an Menschenmaterial ist ein normaler, et en bas à droite : (La perte en matériel humain est normale)

Devant Verdun leur consolation. Der Verlust an Menschenmaterial ist ei...

Published in: Le Figaro. Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Commissaire aux armées Ce que ce serait. Ne vous en allez pas ! Je vais vous montrer ce que pèse un général

Commissaire aux armées Ce que ce serait. Ne vous en allez pas ! Je vai...

Published in: Le Figaro. Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Grèce. Hellas! Hélas! avec lequel danser? Hellas! Alas! with which shall I dance? Em. Dupuis 1916

Grèce. Hellas! Hélas! avec lequel danser? Hellas! Alas! with which sha...

Postcard shows a soldier in traditional Greek costume, choosing between a German helmet in one hand and a French kepi in the other. Visé Paris No. 115.

La Réponse. Qu'est-ce que vous diriez, si c'était New-York?

La Réponse. Qu'est-ce que vous diriez, si c'était New-York?

Public domain scan of cartoon drawing, World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

'Tenshun!! - Public domain  drawing, Political Cartoon

'Tenshun!! - Public domain drawing, Political Cartoon

Public domain photo of drawing, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Jean Louis Forain - Bonne nuit! Les neutres

Jean Louis Forain - Bonne nuit! Les neutres

Public domain scan of cartoon drawing, World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Attitude. Payer ca! C'est l'Empire qui demolissant! Maintenant nous sommes sous une aimable Republique

Attitude. Payer ca! C'est l'Empire qui demolissant! Maintenant nous so...

Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Prisonniers boches. Est-ce que ce sont aussi des soldats ? - On le croyait..

Prisonniers boches. Est-ce que ce sont aussi des soldats ? - On le cro...

Published in: Le Figaro. Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

L'"Offensive" est dans l'eau. Il parait que c'etait voules

L'"Offensive" est dans l'eau. Il parait que c'etait voules

Public domain scan of cartoon drawing, World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lendemain d'attentat. Villain: Si il meurat, qui me fera gracier?

Lendemain d'attentat. Villain: Si il meurat, qui me fera gracier?

Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

En 1871. Cette annee la Mr. Wilson n'avait que quatorze ans

En 1871. Cette annee la Mr. Wilson n'avait que quatorze ans

Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

All will be well with Prudence at the wheel

All will be well with Prudence at the wheel

(DLC/PP-1933:0112). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Chicago Tribune, Jan. 2, 1926.

Come to a rally to -- free John Mitchell, the Gainesville Eight and all political prisoners

Come to a rally to -- free John Mitchell, the Gainesville Eight and al...

Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983. Public domain photograph of 20th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cleopatra brought before Caesar in a carpet

Cleopatra brought before Caesar in a carpet

"From the famous painting by J.L. Gerome." No accession number. Published by: Washington Post. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860221.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A sign describing the cost of child labor, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C... More

This must not be! Winsor McCay during World War I

This must not be! Winsor McCay during World War I

Cartoon shows a woman labeled "Liberty" being chased down the steps of the U.S. Capitol by a man labeled "Congress" with a whip labeled "Espionage Bill." Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publ... More

"300 wise men at sea in a bowl --" Chamberlain

"300 wise men at sea in a bowl --" Chamberlain

Cartoon shows boat representing the "Peace Ship" peace mission to Europe in which Henry Ford gestures to a dove flying above a stormy sea. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Chain of Bryanism tied by Gompers to leg of giant Labor who is holding a child

Chain of Bryanism tied by Gompers to leg of giant Labor who is holding...

Title devised by cataloger. Gift; Mrs. Robinson Brown; 1957; (DLC/PP-1957:R3.33) This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860328.

The mother of the trusts -- H.G. Havemeyer

The mother of the trusts -- H.G. Havemeyer

Sketch of pig on verso; not recorded on videodisc. Gift; Mrs. Robinson Brown; 1957; (DLC/PP-1957:R3.14) This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985.... More

El Ahuizote, semanario feroz, aunque de buenos instintos, Viernes 13 de Noviembre de 1874

El Ahuizote, semanario feroz, aunque de buenos instintos, Viernes 13 d...

Prints show eight pages of the "El Ahuizote" newspaper with illustrated masthead, cartoons on the front and back covers, and a double page centerfold spread, articles under headings "Tonteras" and "Claridades" ... More

Phryne before the Chicago tribunal / Gillam, with apologies to J.L. Gerome.

Phryne before the Chicago tribunal / Gillam, with apologies to J.L. Ge...

Illustration showing Republican presidential candidate James G. Blaine as the prostitute "Phryne", revealed by Whitelaw Reid, wearing shorts, a bib labeled "Magnetic Pad", and covered with tatoos relating to hi... More

An elopement - Public domain dedication image

An elopement - Public domain dedication image

Title devised by cataloger. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life magazine.

A frontispiece for a journal - Public domain dedication image

A frontispiece for a journal - Public domain dedication image

Print shows a beggar maid (Fanny Kemble, who married Pierce in 1834 and retired from the stage) holding play-bill, "beggar's petition," and a sheet of paper that states "Pity kind Yankees, friends to Humanity, ... More

Jeff's last shift - Print, Library of Congress collection

Jeff's last shift - Print, Library of Congress collection

Jefferson Davis with bucket, stopped by U.S. cavalryman, who lifts his dress with sabre and remarks ... "your mother wears very high boots!" answering appeal from the tent to let "old mother go to the spring fo... More

I am a Patriot d- me Sir and I will be a Patriot ..., British Cartoon Print

I am a Patriot d- me Sir and I will be a Patriot ..., British Cartoon ...

Cartoon shows Charles James Fox, an English patriot, standing among a group that includes a small child, an old woman, a slave, and a shoeshiner. This cartoon is an apparent attack on the British Opposition to ... More

Bravuras--Rival syrens--or John-Bulls rehearsal of Capt. Macheath

Bravuras--Rival syrens--or John-Bulls rehearsal of Capt. Macheath

John Bull seated, with opera hat under his arm, is beset by the rival singers, Mrs. Billington and Catalani, who sing lines adapted from the "Beggar's Opera."

The political cartoon for the year 1775, British Cartoon Print

The political cartoon for the year 1775, British Cartoon Print

Cartoon shows George III and Lord Mansfield, seated on an open chaise drawn by two horses labeled "Obstinacy" and "Pride," about to lead Britain into an abyss represented by the war with the American colonies. ... More

The hopes of the party, prior to July 14th "from such wicked crown & anchor-dreams, good Lord deliver us"., British Cartoon Print

The hopes of the party, prior to July 14th "from such wicked crown & a...

Satire on the dinner at the Crown and Anchor tavern and on the radicals who extolled the French Revolution. Charles James Fox raises an axe to strike the neck of George III, whose head is held by Sheridan, and ... More

The murder of a fine cal .50 by 'killer' Joe Dope - reel 2 Aloft in the thick of the fight, Joe Dope would be "ace" overnight, so he shoots a whole drum - doesn't cool off th' gun, heat's melted the barrel jes' right! / / Cpt. Will Eisner, Ordnance.

The murder of a fine cal .50 by 'killer' Joe Dope - reel 2 Aloft in th...

Poster shows Joe Dope destroying a machine gun. Instructions on how to display the poster on verso (partially obscured by textile backing).

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Design for the new gallery of busts and pictures -"and so far will I trust thee gentle Kate" -Henry 4th, part 1st / / Peter,burgh, inv. et fecit., British Cartoon Print

Design for the new gallery of busts and pictures -"and so far will I t...

Cartoon shows interior view of a portrait gallery with busts of Demosthenes and Cicero, both frowning, and between them a bust of Charles J. Fox; hanging on the wall above are two prints showing Catherine II of... More

Theatrical pleasures. Pl. 3. Snug in the gallary

Theatrical pleasures. Pl. 3. Snug in the gallary

Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mal lui veut mal lui tourne dit le Bon Homme Richard - sujet mémorable des révolutions de l'univers, British Cartoon Print

Mal lui veut mal lui tourne dit le Bon Homme Richard - sujet mémorable...

Cartoon shows a man with feathered cap labeled "Ameriquain" (representing America) cutting the horns off a cow labeled "Commerce d'Angleterre" (representing British commerce) which is being milked by a Dutchman... More

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