Judge — September 28, 1901 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts "John Bull" (left, representing Britain) and "Uncle Sam" (right, representing America) as two grotesque caricatured heads facing each other across a sailing yacht on water. The caption shows Uncle Sam reassuring John Bull that regardless of who wins the upcoming yacht races, "we have the Cup between us." This references the America's Cup yacht racing competition. The cartoon suggests Anglo-American cooperation and shared interest in the competition's outcome, likely celebrating the relationship between the two nations during this period. The exaggerated facial features and grotesque style were typical of Judge's satirical approach to depicting national figures and international relations.