Curatorial Narrative They can’t fight is a satirical political cartoon created by Frederick Burr Opper in 1896. As a work of fine art from the late 19th century, it occupies a unique position within the historical context of American illustration and caricature. The artist’s use of fine brushwork and a limited palette comprising red, white, blue, beige, and yellow creates a sense of restraint that is counterbalanced by the subject matter’s provocative nature. Opper’s visual mechanics are characterized by a Modern sensibility, while also anticipating elements of Contemporary and Postmodern design styles.When enlarged to 44×51 inches, the chromatic structure of They can’t fight takes on a new significance, particularly in terms of its spatial rhythm and atmospheric weight. The dominant use of red and white creates a sense of tension that is exacerbated by the inclusion of blue and yellow accents. These colors operate within a defined