Heinrich Kley (1863 - 1945 or 1952; your guess is as good as anybody's) was a German artist / cartoonist for such avant-garde magazines as Jugend and Simplicissimus. Now virtually forgotten by the public, he's best remembered for being ripped off by the inspiration for Disney's "Dance Of The Hours" in Fantastia.
political agenda? I have no idea what you're talking about...