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The Monroe Sphinx, cartoon on the Monroe Doctrine, US foreign policy opposing European colonial expansion in the Americas (litho)
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The Monroe Sphinx, cartoon on the Monroe Doctrine, US foreign policy opposing European colonial expansion in the Americas (litho)
6000179 The Monroe Sphinx, cartoon on the Monroe Doctrine, US foreign policy opposing European colonial expansion in the Americas (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monroe Sphinx, cartoon on the Monroe Doctrine, US foreign policy opposing European colonial expansion in the Americas. Illustration from Jugend, Muenchner Illustrierte Wochenschrift fur Kunst und Leben (G Hirths Kunstverlag, Munich and Leipzig, 29 February 1896).); © Look and Learn
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Allegorical Figure Americas Bowing Foreign Policy Georg Hirth Jugendstil Lorgnette Monroe Doctrine Offering Plinth Secession Jugendstyl Sphinx Submission Submissive Submitting Winged
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The Monroe Sphinx - A Satirical Cartoon on the Monroe Doctrine and US Foreign Policy
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. This lithograph, titled "The Monroe Sphinx" is a thought-provoking representation of the iconic Monroe Doctrine and its impact on US foreign policy during the late 19th century. Created by an English School artist in the art nouveau style, this satirical drawing offers a scathing satire on European colonial expansion in the Americas. Depicting an allegorical figure of a sphinx-like woman representing the United States, she stands tall atop a plinth with majestic wings spread wide. In front of her, a man bows down offering flowers and money as symbols of submission to her power. The imagery cleverly portrays America's dominance over European nations seeking to colonize or interfere in the Western Hemisphere. The cartoon captures both political commentary and artistic expression through its use of caricature and symbolism. The submissive man represents Europe while holding a lorgnette, symbolizing their attempt to gain insight into American affairs. This visual metaphor emphasizes America's determination to protect its interests against any form of colonialism or interference from across the Atlantic. "The Monroe Sphinx" serves as a reminder of how significant historical events shaped international relations at that time. It showcases Germany's Jugendstil movement and Georg Hirth's Kunstverlag publishing house for Muenchner Illustrierte Wochenschrift fur Kunst und Leben magazine. As we examine this artwork today, it invites us to reflect upon America's enduring commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty through foreign policies like the Monroe Doctrine—a doctrine that continues to influence diplomatic strategies even in modern times.
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