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Business People Collection

"Capturing the Essence of Business People Through Time" In Hinman B. Hurlbut's 1870s oil painting, we are transported to a bustling world of business people

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Nikolaus Dumba, 1886 (etching)

Nikolaus Dumba, 1886 (etching)
8915006 Nikolaus Dumba, 1886 (etching) by Unger, William (1837-1932); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Dumba, Nikolaus, picture (half note character)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Portrait of Warington Taylor, William Morris business manager, 1860s (photograph)

Portrait of Warington Taylor, William Morris business manager, 1860s (photograph)
8620222 Portrait of Warington Taylor, William Morris business manager, 1860s (photograph) by Mayer Freres (fl.1850-65); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Picture of Reginald Czermak, 1884 (lithograph)

Picture of Reginald Czermak, 1884 (lithograph)
8915000 Picture of Reginald Czermak, 1884 (lithograph) by Wurbel, Franz (1822-1900); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Picture of Reginald ?0065rm)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Ignaz von Kuffner, 1930 (etching)

Ignaz von Kuffner, 1930 (etching)
8915423 Ignaz von Kuffner, 1930 (etching) by Unger, William (1837-1932); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Kuffner, Ignaz von)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Pompero Neri, 1829 (engraving)

Pompero Neri, 1829 (engraving)
8914794 Pompero Neri, 1829 (engraving) by Sabatelli, Francesco (1803-1829); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Neri, Pompero)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006

Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006
SOB4868163 Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006 by Martin, Henri Jean Guillaume (1860-1943); (add.info.: Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006

Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006
SOB4868113 Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006 by Martin, Henri Jean Guillaume (1860-1943); (add.info.: Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Sir Manockjee Cursetjee at the Social Science Congress, 1850

Sir Manockjee Cursetjee at the Social Science Congress, 1850
3477975 Sir Manockjee Cursetjee at the Social Science Congress, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Manockjee Cursetjee (1808-1887)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Francis Henry Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater, c.1850 (engraving)

Francis Henry Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater, c.1850 (engraving)
UTD4918891 Francis Henry Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater, c.1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Francis Egerton (1736-1803) - Francis Henry Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater

Background imageBusiness People Collection: The Money brothers: William (1769-1834), James (1772-1833) and Robert Taylor (1775-1803)

The Money brothers: William (1769-1834), James (1772-1833) and Robert Taylor (1775-1803), 1788-92 (oil on canvas)
7337973 The Money brothers: William (1769-1834), James (1772-1833) and Robert Taylor (1775-1803), 1788-92 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); 101.6x127 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006

Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006
SOB4868145 Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006 by Martin, Henri Jean Guillaume (1860-1943); (add.info.: Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Hieronymus Snitger (1648-1686), politician and businessman in Hamburg, in the 17th century

Hieronymus Snitger (1648-1686), politician and businessman in Hamburg, in the 17th century, 1866 (engraving)
UTD4920342 Hieronymus Snitger (1648-1686), politician and businessman in Hamburg, in the 17th century, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Hieronymus Snitger (1648-1686)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Tendency among Business-men to believe in doing Business over Lunch (litho)

Tendency among Business-men to believe in doing Business over Lunch (litho)
8630575 Tendency among Business-men to believe in doing Business over Lunch (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Grover Cleveland as the Insurance Arbiter, 1906

Grover Cleveland as the Insurance Arbiter, 1906
1576179 Grover Cleveland as the Insurance Arbiter, 1906; (add.info.: Gulliver Cleveland and the Wall Street Brobdingnagians Thomas F. Ryan, J. Pierpont Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, and Edward H)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: View of the stock exchange building and commodity warehouses in Saint Petersburg (Russia)

View of the stock exchange building and commodity warehouses in Saint Petersburg (Russia)
MMM5483800 View of the stock exchange building and commodity warehouses in Saint Petersburg (Russia). Lithograph (34.6x48 cm), published by Robert Sayer, 18th century.; National Maritime Museum

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Portrait of an East India Company Captain, c.1690 (oil)

Portrait of an East India Company Captain, c.1690 (oil)
7338088 Portrait of an East India Company Captain, c.1690 (oil) by English School, (17th century); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: English School)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Captain Robert Knox (1642-1720) of the East India Company, 1711 (oil on canvas)

Captain Robert Knox (1642-1720) of the East India Company, 1711 (oil on canvas)
7337956 Captain Robert Knox (1642-1720) of the East India Company, 1711 (oil on canvas) by Trampon, P. (18th century); 126x102.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: P)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Florida, Miami, Miami Design District, Xavier Veilhan: Le Corbusier, a fiberglass sculpture

Florida, Miami, Miami Design District, Xavier Veilhan: Le Corbusier, a fiberglass sculpture

Background imageBusiness People Collection: The Stock Exchange in Amsterdam, c.1675-80 (oil on canvas)

The Stock Exchange in Amsterdam, c.1675-80 (oil on canvas)
7443829 The Stock Exchange in Amsterdam, c.1675-80 (oil on canvas) by Berckheyde, Job (1630-93); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Job Berckheyde)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Jacques Coeur, french merchant, banker and shipowner. 1865 (engraving)

Jacques Coeur, french merchant, banker and shipowner. 1865 (engraving)
6947903 Jacques Coeur, french merchant, banker and shipowner. 1865 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacques Coeur (1395-1456), french merchant

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Hinman B. Hurlbut, 1870s (oil on canvas)

Hinman B. Hurlbut, 1870s (oil on canvas)
XOS5885374 Hinman B. Hurlbut, 1870s (oil on canvas) by Witt, John Henry (1840-1901) ; 97.8x76.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by John Witt)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: The Basilica of Caius and Lucius was built by Augustus and named after his grandsons

The Basilica of Caius and Lucius was built by Augustus and named after his grandsons
adult male, altertum, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, animal child, animal families, animals, antica, antiquity, attraction, attractions, augustus, basilicas, basilika, black

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Karl Christopher Elsen (1649-1690), physicist in Nuremberg and Kulmbach, Germany, Historical

Karl Christopher Elsen (1649-1690), physicist in Nuremberg and Kulmbach, Germany, Historical
1900s, 19th-century, academic, attire, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, business attire, business attires, business executive, business man, business people, business wear, businessmen

Background imageBusiness People Collection: John Pierpont Morgan with his Son and Daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation

John Pierpont Morgan with his Son and Daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation, 1912 (b/w photo))
7075912 John Pierpont Morgan with his Son and Daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation, 1912 (b/w photo)) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Statue of George Peabody, 1869 (bronze)

Statue of George Peabody, 1869 (bronze)
7146945 Statue of George Peabody, 1869 (bronze) by Story, William Wetmore (1819-95); (add.info.: Statue of George Peabody (1795-1869) near the Royal Exchange in the City of London

Background imageBusiness People Collection: John Pierpont Morgan with his son and daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation (sepia photo)

John Pierpont Morgan with his son and daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation (sepia photo)
STC306496 John Pierpont Morgan with his son and daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation (sepia photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBusiness People Collection: John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960), 1915-17 (b/w photo)

John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960), 1915-17 (b/w photo)
7302074 John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960), 1915-17 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Harris & Ewing (1905-45))

Background imageBusiness People Collection: John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960), 1917 (b/w photo)

John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960), 1917 (b/w photo)
7302075 John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960), 1917 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Harris & Ewing (1905-45))

Background imageBusiness People Collection: A Man Stands In The Ocean With Items From Work And Vacation Flying Over His Head; Tarifa, Cadiz

A Man Stands In The Ocean With Items From Work And Vacation Flying Over His Head; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageBusiness People Collection: Young businessman wearing a suit with his hand on his chin, pensive, portrait

Young businessman wearing a suit with his hand on his chin, pensive, portrait



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"Capturing the Essence of Business People Through Time" In Hinman B. Hurlbut's 1870s oil painting, we are transported to a bustling world of business people. The canvas depicts individuals engaged in commerce, their faces reflecting determination and ambition. The Basilica of Caius and Lucius stands as a testament to the importance of business gatherings throughout history. This meeting place for merchants and businessmen served as a court, stock exchange, and hub for trade discussions during Augustus' reign. Karl Christopher Elsen, a physicist from Nuremberg and Kulmbach in Germany, is immortalized in a restored 19th-century reproduction. His image reminds us that even scientists have played crucial roles within the realm of business. John Pierpont Morgan's presence at the Money Trust Investigation in 1912 captures his influence on American finance. Accompanied by his son and daughter, this sepia-toned photograph showcases the power wielded by prominent figures like Morgan during that era. A bronze statue commemorates George Peabody—a symbol of philanthropy intertwined with entrepreneurship—honoring his contributions to society through successful business ventures. John Davison Rockefeller Jr. , captured in black-and-white photographs from 1915-17 and later in 1917, exemplifies the legacy left behind by influential businessmen. His name evokes images of wealth amassed through strategic investments while also highlighting his philanthropic endeavors. The RBC office building designed by Vasconi Associes Architectes represents modern-day corporate architecture at Belval, Esch-sur-Alzette. It serves as a reminder that businesses continue to shape our urban landscapes with their structures. Amidst work responsibilities blending into leisure time, an individual stands amidst ocean waves off Tarifa beach in Andalusia, Spain. Items representing both work and vacation fly overhead—an embodiment of how today's businesspeople strive for balance between professional success and personal fulfillment.