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The Explosion, illustration from The Vision of Judgement
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The Explosion, illustration from The Vision of Judgement
614763 The Explosion, illustration from The Vision of Judgement, or A Present for the Whigs of 76 and 37 by Junius Jr. 1938 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Printed by H.R. Robinson, New York, 1838. The Panic of 1837 was a financial crisis or market correction in the United States built on a speculative fever.); eCourtesy, American Antiquarian Society; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22412896
© Courtesy, American Antiquarian Society / Bridgeman Images
1837 Bang Banking Banner Banners Crack Cracked Crisis Economics Economy Evil Explosion Finance Financial Ghostly Golden Panic Personification
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The Explosion, illustration from The Vision of Judgement captures the tumultuous aftermath of the Panic of 1837, a financial crisis that shook the United States. This lithograph print by Junius Jr. , created in 1938, offers a satirical commentary on the political and economic landscape of its time. In this image, we see a ghostly female figure representing the economy standing amidst cracked banners and shattered figures. The explosion depicted symbolizes the devastating impact that speculative fever had on commerce and finance during this period. The golden ball bursting into fragments represents the collapse of financial institutions and market correction. The artist's use of satire is evident through clever personifications such as evil lurking in the background and government figures seemingly oblivious to the chaos around them. Through this cartoon-like depiction, Junius Jr. highlights how politics played a role in exacerbating or failing to address economic crises. Printed by H. R. Robinson in New York, this engraving showcases both artistic skill and social commentary. It serves as a reminder that even though it was created over a century after the actual event occurred, its message remains relevant today. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate not only its historical significance but also its artistic merit. It invites viewers to reflect on past financial crises while reminding us of our responsibility to learn from history.
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