In this 1887 Puck satire by Louis M. Dalrymple, a small political figure is dragged helplessly down the street by a monstrous kettle labeled Notoriety, with the strap of Excommunication snapping behind it. It’s a sharp visual jab at the way public scandal takes on a life of its own, exposing how institutions—especially religious ones—often use moral condemnation to inflate minor controversies into full-blown spectacles.
The cartoon skewers the mechanics of power: the frenzy of notoriety, the theatrics of punishment, and the eagerness of authorities to weaponize shame. More than a century later, the dynamic is as familiar as ever.
Casewrap sewn binding | Vibrant, crisp vintage tones | Blank | 5x7 in.
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In this 1887 Puck satire by Louis M. Dalrymple, a small political figure is dragged helplessly down the street by a monstrous kettle labeled Notoriety, with the strap of Excommunication snapping behind it. It’s a sharp visual jab at the way public scandal takes on a life of its own, exposing how institutions—especially religious ones—often use moral condemnation to inflate minor controversies into full-blown spectacles.
The cartoon skewers the mechanics of power: the frenzy of notoriety, the theatrics of punishment, and the eagerness of authorities to weaponize shame. More than a century later, the dynamic is as familiar as ever.
Casewrap sewn binding | Vibrant, crisp vintage tones | Blank | 5x7 in.
Add two journals to your cart to receive an automatic bundle discount.
