What a generation has developed to make fun of founding fathers who have accomplished more than most could in one’s lifetime. The painting is truly history in art.
Ralph, I don’t think he’s making fun of the painting or the founding fathers. I think it’s much more a commentary on how our elected officials act today, and what their priorities are, in contrast with the actual great moments in history like the one depicted here.
I do note — on a (much) lesser plane — that they seem to be very delighted to display their shoes and stockings.__Makes them seem much more like the “Tea Party” of today, doesn’t it…!
Enlarged image can be found here, or at Mr. Melcher’s blog entry.Washington as Statesman at the Constitutional Convention (links show Wikipedia pages) is shown, with a different coloration, maybe-click-to-enlarge image, by its current-location page.It is described here along with a larger, click-to-enlarge version of the strip’s image. Another different coloration, enlarged image can be found here. The artist’s Wikipedia page and collection.First, of the 2 works, by this artist, that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here.
Edit Dolven Premium Member over 12 years ago
That is genius!
LoBianco Premium Member over 12 years ago
What a generation has developed to make fun of founding fathers who have accomplished more than most could in one’s lifetime. The painting is truly history in art.
creator over 12 years ago
i always knew there was more behind those paintings!
wordymom over 12 years ago
Ralph, I don’t think he’s making fun of the painting or the founding fathers. I think it’s much more a commentary on how our elected officials act today, and what their priorities are, in contrast with the actual great moments in history like the one depicted here.
holdma over 12 years ago
I think it’s hysterical. I love this new comic.
stanflouride Premium Member over 12 years ago
@wordymom +1 well put
baileydean over 12 years ago
I do note — on a (much) lesser plane — that they seem to be very delighted to display their shoes and stockings.__Makes them seem much more like the “Tea Party” of today, doesn’t it…!
mabrndt Premium Member over 10 years ago
Enlarged image can be found here, or at Mr. Melcher’s blog entry.Washington as Statesman at the Constitutional Convention (links show Wikipedia pages) is shown, with a different coloration, maybe-click-to-enlarge image, by its current-location page.It is described here along with a larger, click-to-enlarge version of the strip’s image. Another different coloration, enlarged image can be found here. The artist’s Wikipedia page and collection.First, of the 2 works, by this artist, that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here.
Call me Ishmael over 5 years ago
“It says, right here, that white socks are NOT to be worn with a suit – what’s wrong with you guys?”
Call me Ishmael 6 months ago
If you could see us now . Jim Jordan as Speaker????!!!