A satirical treatment of scandal, spectacle, and the inflation of moral outrage.
The image portrays notoriety as a force that grows beyond its original cause, pulling individuals along in its wake while punishment becomes performative rather than corrective. Public condemnation appears less about responsibility than about amplification, exposure, and control.
Historical Note
This cartoon appeared in an 1887 issue of Puck magazine and was illustrated by Louis M. Dalrymple, whose work frequently examined scandal, authority, and the theatrical use of shame in public life.
5 × 7 in | Casewrap sewn binding | Blank | Vibrant, crisp vintage tones
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A satirical treatment of scandal, spectacle, and the inflation of moral outrage.
The image portrays notoriety as a force that grows beyond its original cause, pulling individuals along in its wake while punishment becomes performative rather than corrective. Public condemnation appears less about responsibility than about amplification, exposure, and control.
Historical Note
This cartoon appeared in an 1887 issue of Puck magazine and was illustrated by Louis M. Dalrymple, whose work frequently examined scandal, authority, and the theatrical use of shame in public life.
5 × 7 in | Casewrap sewn binding | Blank | Vibrant, crisp vintage tones
Add two journals to your cart to receive an automatic bundle discount.
