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Jay Gould's private bowling alley by Frederick Burr Opper Dated 18820101. Print showing Jay Gould bowling on Wall Street
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Jay Gould's private bowling alley by Frederick Burr Opper Dated 18820101. Print showing Jay Gould bowling on Wall Street
2599347 Jay Gould's private bowling alley by Frederick Burr Opper Dated 18820101. Print showing Jay Gould bowling on Wall Street; (add.info.: Jay Gould's private bowling alley by Frederick Burr Opper 1857-1937, artist. Dated 18820101. Print showing Jay Gould bowling on Wall Street using bowling balls labelled " Private Press, General Unscrupulousness, False Reports and Trickery" to knock down pins labelled "Banker, Small Operator, Speculator, Stock Dabbler, Broker, Inexperienced Investor, Capitalist, Curb Stone Broker". Includes a slate showing Gould's holdings in various railroads, "Western Union, Missouri Pacific, Manhattan L, Wabash, New York Metr. L, Wabash Preferred" totalling "53, 000, 000".); Universal History Archive/UIG
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This print by Frederick Burr Opper, dated 18820101, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Jay Gould, one of the most notorious figures in Wall Street history. In this scene, we see Gould himself bowling on Wall Street, using balls labeled with terms like "Private Press" and "General Unscrupulousness" to knock down pins representing various players in the financial world.
The detailed slate next to Gould shows his vast holdings in railroads such as Western Union and Missouri Pacific, totaling an astonishing $53 million. This visual representation of Gould's power and influence is both impressive and slightly chilling, as it highlights the cutthroat nature of business during that era.
Opper's skillful use of color and detail brings this historical moment to life, allowing us to imagine what it must have been like to witness Jay Gould in action. The juxtaposition of leisurely bowling with high-stakes finance creates a striking image that invites viewers to ponder the complexities of wealth and power in America during the Gilded Age.
Overall, this print serves as a reminder of how art can capture not just moments in time but also deeper truths about human nature and society.
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