The American (omaha, Nebraska), January 17, 1896
Artista: No identificado
Siglo XIX · España / América
Colección: Hispanismo
This 1896 political cartoon, titled "The Modern Gladiator," satirizes the political discourse of the era, depicting a modern gladiator (likely a politician or public figure) facing a fallen opponent in an arena, symbolizing Congress or the political arena. The style is characteristic of late 19th-century newspaper illustrations, employing bold lines and hatching to create drama and emphasize the characters and setting. The image reflects the tensions and conflicts of American politics in the post-Reconstruction era.
hispanismo folk-catholicism historia
