C1881

The Fog Bell

Artist:

Eugene Zimmerman

$A 145

Wonderful satirical cartoon promoting protectionism, showing there’s nothing new in politics. Judge was a weekly satirical magazine published in the United States from 1881 to 1947. It was launched by artists who had seceded from its rival Puck. The founders included … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

The Fog Bell

Date:

C1881

Artist:

Eugene Zimmerman

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Lithograph printed in colour.

Image Size:

340mm

x 500mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1881

Description:

Wonderful satirical cartoon promoting protectionism, showing there’s nothing new in politics.

Judge was a weekly satirical magazine published in the United States from 1881 to 1947. It was launched by artists who had seceded from its rival Puck. The founders included cartoonist James Albert Wales, dime novels publisher Frank Tousey and author George H. Jessop.The first printing of Judge was on October 29, 1881, during the Long Depression.

Biography:

Eugene Zimmerman (1862-1935)

Zimmerman was a Swiss-American cartoonist. In 1867 his father, who was a baker, and an older brother emigrated to the United States. In 1868 Zimmerman was placed on a ship and followed them. Poverty and restricted circumstances characterized his early years as he moved from relatives to working in different jobs. In 1877 he became an apprentice sign painter and continued in this line of work for several years, nurturing a desire to become a professional cartoonist. By copying the work of cartoonists, he acquired the skills necessary to gather a portfolio, which gained him an interview in May 1883 with Joseph Keppler, the director of Puck Magazine. He was hired and began work at one of the most remarkable satirical magazines of the late 19th century. While he worked at Puck, he supplemented his income with lucrative freelance work. In 1885 he dropped the last portion of his signature and became known as Zim.

After two and a half years at Puck (from May 1883 to December 1885), Zim moved to Judge magazine.