July the 4th 1902 — L. M. Glackens

July the 4th 1902 is a lively Independence Day illustration by American artist L. M. Glackens, originally created as a Fourth of July cover for Puck magazine. At its center, Uncle Sam embraces a youthful John Bull in a playful political scene, surrounded by firecrackers, decorative borders, and the unmistakable visual language of early American magazine illustration.

Rich green, warm ochre, red, blue, cream, and striped patriotic details give the composition its distinctive period character. Along the bottom, a darker historical scene recalls the Revolutionary War, adding another layer to the humorous meeting of American and British symbols above. Published in New York in 1902, the work is a colorful example of political cartooning and chromolithographic magazine design at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Artwork Details

• Artist: L. M. (Louis M.) Glackens
• Title: July the 4th 1902
• Original title: July the 4th 1902 / L.M. Glackens
• Series: Puck, Vol. 51, No. 1322
• Date: July 2, 1902
• Period: Early 20th Century
• Place of Origin: New York, United States
• Medium: Color chromolithograph

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