GAAR WILLIAMS Art Political Editorial Cartoon 1918 US Coal Commission
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Reference Number: Avaluer:42244525 | UPC: Does not apply |
Description:-Art Type: Political - Editorial Cartoon. -Medium: Pen and ink over graphite on art board. -Publisher: Unknown (no copyright indicia on art; probably published either by the Indianapolis News or the Chicago Tribune; Williams... drew political cartoons and comic panels/strips for the Indianapolis News from 1909 to 1921 and for the Chicago Tribune from 1921 to 1935. -Publication Date: Unknown; "1918" is written above the art and on the rear of the art. Given the subject matter (see below), publication date is more likely 1922-23. -Dimensions: 14.25" wide by 16" tall (board dimensions)-Signed: Yes; signed "-Gaar Williams-".-Titled: Yes: "In line for an education" in pencil above the art. -Description: This is the original artwork for an editorial or political cartoon written and drawn by Gaar Williams.
Williams was a prolific illustrator and cartoonist whose work was syndicated by the Chicago Tribune. He also created a rotating series of daily comic panels (with a variety of titles), which, for the most part, were gently humorous commentary on Midwestern tradition, and the foibles of work, family and life.
This nicely rendered cartoon references the US Federal Coal Commission, and features a parade of interested parties, the 'fat cat' mine operators, the somber-looking member of the coal commission, and the little earnest-looking guy who probably represents John Q. Public. If, as it appears, the cartoon references the Federal Coal Commission, it is probably from 1922-1923, since the Federal Coal Commission (a federal agency) was not created until the fall of 1922 under President Harding, in response to a UMW strike and related violence (including the Herrin massacre). The Federal Coal Commission was headed by former US VP, Thomas R. Marshall and undertook investigations of coal mining and working conditions, issuing a report in 1923. The coal mine strikes were serious business in the 1920s, as coal was then one of the primary sources of fuel/energy in the United States of America. An excellent example of Williams' deft talent with a pen. Condition: -The art is in very good to excellent overall condition. Minor to moderate age/handling wear (spots, scuffs, marks) and light toning to board. Edge and corner wear including tiny chip to left margin (not affecting art). Williams' pencil lines remain visible in places on the art.
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