Corruption Collection (#6)

The Panama Trial, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre
STC415952 The Panama Trial, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 2nd January 1898 (colour litho) by Meaulle, F.L

The Two Paths of Religion, depiction of the divide between Protestantism and Catholicism
CHT174607 The Two Paths of Religion, depiction of the divide between Protestantism and Catholicism (coloured engraving) (see also 174605 and 174606) by French School

Caricature of Vicomte Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps (1805-94) from Punch magazine
CHT163664 Caricature of Vicomte Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps (1805-94) from Punch magazine, London, 26th November 1892 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Arrest of Emile Arton (colour litho)
2818696 Arrest of Emile Arton (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of Emile Arton)

Clemenceau. The dance of sponsorship (colour litho)
2818420 Clemenceau. The dance of sponsorship (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clemenceau. The dance of sponsorship)

A Scene at the New Theatre, Covent Garden: satire depicting a political hustings in Covent Garden, London
6032190 A Scene at the New Theatre, Covent Garden: satire depicting a political hustings in Covent Garden, London, 1784 (engraving) by English School

Cover of "Le Grelot", Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4922980 Cover of " Le Grelot", Satirique en Couleurs, 1896_1_19: La Verrerie ouvriere... - Carmaux - Jaures Jean, Ouvrier Worker

Indians of America: Indian assiniboin vetu in military in his pockets two bottles of
JLJ4662361 Indians of America: Indian assiniboin vetu in military in his pockets two bottles of wisky. Illustration by George Catlin (1794-1872), 19th century

Political Quixotism shewing the Consequences of Sleeping in Patent Magic Spectacles
2652866 Political Quixotism shewing the Consequences of Sleeping in Patent Magic Spectacles, the Diplomatic Hercules, attacking the Political Hydra, pub

Actualite, St. Peter refusing the Popes coins to return to Paradise
LSE4320243 Actualite, St. Peter refusing the Popes coins to return to Paradise. Cover in " L Eclipse" by Gill, March 20, 1870

Panama proceedings (Panama case or Panama scandal) at the Paris Court of Appeal
XEE4173166 Panama proceedings (Panama case or Panama scandal) at the Paris Court of Appeal: Interrogation of Charles de Lesseps (died 1889)

The Panama case: Mr. Arton is questioned in the office of the investigating judge Mr
XEE4173022 The Panama case: Mr. Arton is questioned in the office of the investigating judge Mr. Poittevin. In " Le Petit Parisien" on 11/04/1897. by Dete, Beltrand and Clair-Guyot, E. (fl)

The Corrupt Judge (engraving)
3646488 The Corrupt Judge (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corrupt Judge. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

A necessary sweeping away of corruption (colour litho)
2779597 A necessary sweeping away of corruption (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A necessary sweeping away of corruption. Le coup de balai necessaire)

The wafer (colour litho)
2818356 The wafer (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wafer (regarding the Festival of the Three Kings). La galette. A propos de la Fete des Rois

Pride, plate 3 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving)
BCC393575 Pride, plate 3 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving) by Heemskerck, Maarten van (1498-1574) (after); 22.1x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Scipios appeal to the people (litho)
STC416048 Scipios appeal to the people (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scipio Africanus (235-183 BC)

Legal Reform and Make No Mistake [Brougham] (colour litho)
486277 Legal Reform and Make No Mistake [Brougham] (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Rare Book Department

An Election Entertainment, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451233 An Election Entertainment, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

The 4 Degrees to Corruption, from Robert Fludds Mosaicall philosophy
XJF447350 The 4 Degrees to Corruption, from Robert Fludds Mosaicall philosophy, 1659 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Senatorial Round-House, from Harpers Weekly, 1886 (engraving)
PNP246918 The Senatorial Round-House, from Harpers Weekly, 1886 (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the Polls, c. 1850 (engraving)
PNP253847 At the Polls, c.1850 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Who Stole the Peoples Money?, from The New York Times
PNP284615 Who Stole the Peoples Money?, from The New York Times, 1871 (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

First annual picnic of the "Knights of Labor"- more fun for the spectators
1078691 First annual picnic of the " Knights of Labor" - more fun for the spectators than for the performers, 1882 (colour litho) by Keppler

Going Through the Form of Universal Suffrage, 1871 (wood engraving)
1078637 Going Through the Form of Universal Suffrage, 1871 (wood engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Published in Harpers Weekly)

Costume of the Candidate for Office in Rome, a folio from L Antique Rome
661096 Costume of the Candidate for Office in Rome, a folio from L Antique Rome, engraved by Labrousse, pub. 1796 (colour litho) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

A Justass of the Peace Returning from Sessions (w / c on paper)
WSG91176 A Justass of the Peace Returning from Sessions (w/c on paper) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811); 50.8x42 cm; Private Collection; Wingfield Sporting Gallery, London, UK; English

The Cole-Heavers, published by William Humphrey in 1783 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190477 The Cole-Heavers, published by William Humphrey in 1783 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

L Plate au beurre, number 295, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4907121 L Plate au beurre, number 295, Satirique en Couleurs, 1906_11_24: Press/Media - Journalist - Illustration by Louis Malteste (1862-1928) by Malteste

Punch cartoon: Sir Henry James, 1st Baron James of Hereford, Anglo-Welsh lawyer and politician (engraving)
6034928 Punch cartoon: Sir Henry James, 1st Baron James of Hereford, Anglo-Welsh lawyer and politician (engraving) by Sambourne

Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Le Panache
ICA4938953 Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Le Panache, royalist magazine illustree, 1902-10-20 - Le carnival republican - Royalism, Case Dreyfus - Duke of Orleans

Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents
2489003 Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents Taking their Last Voyage, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1807 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Illustration of Ricardo Flores (1878-1918) in Le Rire, 25 / 05 / 12 - The shipwreck of
ICA4864733 Illustration of Ricardo Flores (1878-1918) in Le Rire, 25/05/12 - The shipwreck of radicalic - Radicalism, Maritime Marine Seaside, Smoking, Yachting, Tobacco - Combes Emile (1835-1921)

Sale of Absolutions (engraving)
966153 Sale of Absolutions (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sale of Absolutions)

Sketch made at the Salon by Daumier, no. 6: Just look at what a degenerate
1067822 Sketch made at the Salon by Daumier, no. 6: Just look at what a degenerate and corrupt world we are living in... 1865 (litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 23.5x22.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art

desertion agency for French soldiers in Algeria "Le Petit Journal"
XEE4150344 desertion agency for French soldiers in Algeria " Le Petit Journal" 25 july 1909 (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French

Admiral Carlo Zeno (Carlo Zen, 1334-1418), accused of corruption before the "
XEE4165268 Admiral Carlo Zeno (Carlo Zen, 1334-1418), accused of corruption before the " Council of Ten" (Consiglio dei Dieci), secret court of the Republic of Venice. 15th century

Political and social cartoon during the Second Empire. "At the gate"
XEE4166811 Political and social cartoon during the Second Empire. " At the gate" : a customs officer tries to stop a bandier who drinks all the alcohol he passes at the border

Aguesseaus cafe. While waiting for the hearing, Demosthen was young at
LSE4403388 Aguesseaus cafe. While waiting for the hearing, Demosthen was young at the clients expense, the apple steak grew to eloquence, taken from the " Gens de Justice"

In the Political Arena - the Biggest Bag Wins (chromolitho)
3620686 In the Political Arena - the Biggest Bag Wins (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Political Arena - the Biggest Bag Wins)

Satan Exulting over Eve, 1795 (graphite, black ink and watercolour)
3545850 Satan Exulting over Eve, 1795 (graphite, black ink and watercolour) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 42.5x53.5 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; English, out of copyright

God Judging Adam, c. 1795 (coloured etching with pen, ink and watercolour)
3493135 God Judging Adam, c.1795 (coloured etching with pen, ink and watercolour) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 42.5x52.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Cheyt Sing in his Eastern Dress, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
2966793 Cheyt Sing in his Eastern Dress, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: George III (1738 - 1820) in oriental dress

The criminal Emile Arton returned to Paris (colour litho)
2818722 The criminal Emile Arton returned to Paris (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The criminal Emile Arton returned to Paris)

The Elections, a Free and Independent Voter of a Century ago (engraving)
2772655 The Elections, a Free and Independent Voter of a Century ago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elections)

Wall Street Fat Cat Gambling with Other Peoples Money, 1908 (lithograph)
2622519 Wall Street Fat Cat Gambling with Other PeopleAs Money, 1908 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mouse And Hat (colour woodblock print)
425504 Mouse And Hat (colour woodblock print) by Takeuchi Seiho (1864-1942); 34.9x47.6 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Arthur M

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"Unmasking the Beast: A Historical Journey through Corruption" Step into the world as we delve into captivating cartoons and artworks that expose the dark underbelly of power. In 1871, Thomas Nast's powerful indictment of Tweed Ring reveals a shocking tale of greed and manipulation. The Tammany Tiger roams freely, symbolizing the unchecked influence wielded by figures like Boss Tweed, James Ingersoll, and George Miller. Travel further back in time to Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " painted between 1490-1500. This enigmatic masterpiece serves as an allegory for mankind's descent into moral decay – a theme eerily resonant with our exploration. Witness how corruption seeped beyond politics into other spheres. Inspired by Vanderbilt's secret rebates, an American cartoon from 1873 depicts a farmer desperately trying to awaken his fellow countrymen to the railroad menace within their midst – a clear sign that corruption knows no bounds. Idol-worship takes center stage in an engraving from 1740 titled "Idol-Worship or the Way to Preferment. " It exposes how blind devotion can lead individuals astray, sacrificing integrity at the altar of personal gain. Fast forward to 1884 when Police Commissioner Roosevelt and NY Governor Cleveland faced off against corruption head-on. Their battle against institutionalized wrongdoing became emblematic of a larger struggle for justice and transparency. As we journey through history, let us not forget ancient tales that echo our present reality. Curius Dentatus' refusal to accept bribes from Samnites reminds us that even in antiquity, there were those who stood firm against corrupt practices. Finally, immerse yourself in vivid scenes depicting elections throughout centuries – "The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, " "The Election III: The Polling, " and "An Election Entertainment.