Greed Collection (#4)

Allegory of the overturning of the throne in France during the French Revolution (gouache)
XIR347327 Allegory of the overturning of the throne in France during the French Revolution (gouache) by Lesueur, P. A. (1770-1850) & Lesueur, J.B

Hands from the Hell
Davide Abbatiello

Les Gourmands, 1780-1820. 1780-1820. Creator: Anon
Les Gourmands, 1780-1820

Plucked Geese--The story of the Gobang Mining Company, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Plucked Geese--The story of the Gobang Mining Company, 1890

Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print)
STC226844 Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Gold washing on the banks of the Frazer, illustration from The Romance of Canada (colour litho)
IL283073 Gold washing on the banks of the Frazer, illustration from The Romance of Canada (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

The Monkey and the Whip (woodcut)
397429 The Monkey and the Whip (woodcut) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Purchaser, 1915 (woodcut)
397434 The Purchaser, 1915 (woodcut) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); 12.4x7.9 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A woman visits the home of a miser, 18th century. 1791 (engraving)
7234859 A woman visits the home of a miser, 18th century. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

L Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print)
1123820 L Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Illustration by Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553): the ogre at the table is eating his meal
XEE4177325 Illustration by Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553): the ogre at the table is eating his meal. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946) Private collection

Illustration of Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553), c. 1915 (lithograph)
5996229 Illustration of Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553), c.1915 (lithograph) by Blanche, Emmanuel (1880-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pantagruel)

Cartoon depicting how the United States is seen around the world (litho)
6001723 Cartoon depicting how the United States is seen around the world (litho) by Kahles, Charles William (1878-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gluttony, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1925 (colour litho)
829031 Gluttony, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1925 (colour litho) by Barbier

Illustration of Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553), c. 1915 (lithograph)
CHT207451 Illustration of Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553), c.1915 (lithograph) by Blanche, Emmanuel (1880-1946); Private Collection; (add.info)

Evil (litho)
7150296 Evil (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evil. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

A rich miser listens with an ear trumpet to a poor soldier. 1831 (engraving)
7234790 A rich miser listens with an ear trumpet to a poor soldier.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Abundance, with Avarice and Idleness, 1610-20 (oil on copper)
5973982 Abundance, with Avarice and Idleness, 1610-20 (oil on copper) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640) (follower of); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

Exploitation (litho)
7150302 Exploitation (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploitation. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

The Kitten Pilgrims: Greedy Toad (colour litho)
7165257 The Kitten Pilgrims: Greedy Toad (colour litho) by Ballantyne, Robert Michael (1825-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greedy Toad)

Petit dejeuner (Breakfast). Peinture de Mikhail Sergeyevich Bashilov (1821-1870). Huile sur toile, 29 x 25, 2 cm, 1864
FIA5337016 Petit dejeuner (Breakfast). Peinture de Mikhail Sergeyevich Bashilov (1821-1870). Huile sur toile, 29 x 25, 2 cm, 1864. Art russe du 19e siecle. State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscou

The punishment of Gluttony
" The punishment of Gluttony, a scene from Dantes purgatory. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

La Fontaines Fables - Miser who lost his treasure
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Miser who lost his treasure

The skeleton of Death and the miser. 1827 (engraving)
7233015 The skeleton of Death and the miser. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death and the miser)

Baron d Aguilar of Starvation Farm, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232943 Baron d Aguilar of Starvation Farm, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron d Aguilar of Starvation Farm)

M is for miser (colour litho)
7149213 M is for miser (colour litho) by Dalziel Brothers (1815-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: M is for miser)

Lazarus at the rich gluttons gate (engraving)
7149688 Lazarus at the rich gluttons gate (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lazarus at the rich gluttons gate)

Caricature depicting greed (engraving)
7201459 Caricature depicting greed (engraving) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature depicting greed)

Dans un restaurant (In a Restaurant). Un homme obese et satisfait, une fleur a la boutonniere felicite le serveur a la
FIA5345244 Dans un restaurant (In a Restaurant). Un homme obese et satisfait, une fleur a la boutonniere felicite le serveur a la fin de son diner

"Le dejeuner des paysans"(The Peasants Meal) Une vieille paysanne et trois enfants dejeunant de soupe
FIA5370852 " Le dejeuner des paysans" (The Peasants Meal) Une vieille paysanne et trois enfants dejeunant de soupe, cerises et pain

"L orgie romaine"(Roman orgy) Scene de debauche dans la Rome antique - Peinture de Pavel Alexandrovich
FIA5368133 " L orgie romaine" (Roman orgy) Scene de debauche dans la Rome antique - Peinture de Pavel Alexandrovich Svedomsky (Svedomski) (1849-1904)

The parable of the rich fool (colour litho)
7153786 The parable of the rich fool (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The parable of the rich fool)

Sardanapale se brule avec tous ses tresors (engraving)
7179595 Sardanapale se brule avec tous ses tresors (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sardanapale se brule avec tous ses tresors)

Woman from the Gluttonous Couple (copper engraving)
7201592 Woman from the Gluttonous Couple (copper engraving) by Winghe, Joos or Jodocus van (1544-1603) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman from the Gluttonous Couple)

Cambridge Butter (engraving)
7177943 Cambridge Butter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cambridge Butter. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Close Corporations (engraving)
7177848 Close Corporations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Close Corporations)

The Jew and Death (engraving)
7185752 The Jew and Death (engraving) by Merian, Matthaus, the Elder (1593-1650) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jew and Death)

Man having to choose between the Virtues and Vices
FIA5379754 Man having to choose between the Virtues and Vices by Francken, Frans II (1581-1642); Private Collection; (add.info.: L homme devant choisir entre le Vice et la Vertu)

Dans l atelier d artiste (In the artist studio). Un enfant gourmand se tient en equilibre sur un fauteuil
FIA5341012 Dans l atelier d artiste (In the artist studio). Un enfant gourmand se tient en equilibre sur un fauteuil, pour eviter la surveillance d un gros chien qui sommeille et prendre un fruit

Fable: The Envious Man and the Covetous, n. d. Creator: Thomas Bewick
Fable: The Envious Man and the Covetous, n.d

Tax collection, 1862. Creator: Znamensky, Mikhail Stepanovich (1833-1892)
Tax collection, 1862. Found in the Collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Beggar being thrown out of a rich mans kitchen, in the 16th century (engraving)
5242642 Beggar being thrown out of a rich mans kitchen, in the 16th century (engraving) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); (add.info.: from Geschiedenis van Nederland, pub)

Luxury, detail from The Table of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things, c
XIR61225 Luxury, detail from The Table of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things, c.1480 (oil on panel) (detail of 169586) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid

The burner and his compere - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4215147 The burner and his compere - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Youth Pouring Wine in a Larder, 1606 (oil on canvas)
827742 A Youth Pouring Wine in a Larder, 1606 (oil on canvas) by Esteban, Juan (fl.c.1597-1611); 110.5x166.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Youth Pouring Wine in a Larder)

Langland dreamed a wondrous dream, from English Literature pub. by T C & EC Jack, c
3949297 Langland dreamed a wondrous dream, from English Literature pub.by T C & EC Jack, c.1920 (colour litho) by Skelton, J. R. (1888-1924); Private Collection; out of copyright

The Misers and Death (engraving)
3646746 The Misers and Death (engraving) by Valckert, Werner Jacobsz van den (1585-1627); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Misers and Death)

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"Greed: A Timeless Vice Unveiled through Art" In the depths of the Cave of Plato, Jan Saenredam and Cornelis Cornelisz. Van Haarlem's masterpiece from 1604, we witness the haunting portrayal of greed. The shadows dance upon the walls, reflecting mankind's insatiable desire for more. "The Plum Pudding in Danger, " a vividly colored engraving from 1805, captures the danger that greed poses to society. Like an enticing delicacy on a platter, it tempts those who succumb to their voracious appetites. Amidst this feast for the eyes, we find ourselves drawn to another temptation - iced cupcakes. These delectable treats symbolize our relentless pursuit of material possessions and indulgences that often leave us empty-handed. H. M. Bateman's "The Income Tax Official in Hades" satirically reveals how even in death, greed follows us like a shadowy specter. It reminds us that no wealth can save us from our own vices. Tulip Mania serves as a cautionary tale depicted by an oil painting titled "A Satire of the Folly of Tulip Mania. " This artwork warns against allowing our desires to blind us with irrationality and lead us down paths paved with false promises. Bateman strikes again with his humorous illustration titled "Someone Drops a Sixpence Near Somerset House. " It humorously exposes how easily we abandon morality when faced with monetary gain – reminding us that money can corrupt even the most virtuous souls. "Mental Cruelty" by H. M. Bateman portrays how greed not only affects individuals but also inflicts suffering upon others. It unveils the dark side of human nature driven by selfishness and disregard for others' well-being. "The Plum Pudding in Danger or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, " another engraving from 1805, unveils the excesses of the wealthy.