Miserly Collection (#2)

David and Abigail, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1608

David and Abigail, Nicolaes de Bruyn, Francoys van Beusekom, 1608

The Thenardier, illustration from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (1802-85) 1862
XIR213005 The Thenardier, illustration from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (1802-85) 1862 (litho) (b/w photo) by Brion, Gustave (1824-77); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Scotsman shocked by expensive of the Worlds Fair in Chicago
The Chicago Exhibition McPherson - " Four Dollars for a bed! The extravangance. I canna sleep for thinking o t." Date: 1893

Elderly lady not overly generous with her tipping
" Have you got change for a threepenny-piece, Adolphus? I want to give the porter a gratuity." The porter appears to already be expecting the impending disappointment! Date: 1894

The Landlord from The Gin-Shop by Cruikshank
This is the Landlord who coins his bright gold, Out of the ruin of youthful and old, Who drink the strong liquors he sells night and day, At the bar of the Gin-shop, so glittering and gay

Aberdeen Terriers Chasing a Threepenny Bit
A cartoon by animal artist Leonard Brightwell, featuring Aberdeen terriers chasing an electric threepenny bit, a comment on the so-called miserly behaviour of all things Scottish

The all Scotch Spirit
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing a miserly Scottish driver filling up his cigarette lighter with petrol from the pump at a filling station

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"The Scotsman who had his money's worth: A tale of a miserly man and his frugal ways. " Step into the world of Eugenio Lucas Velazquez's allegoric Capricho, 1852, where a miserly old man is depicted surrounded by his precious wealth. In a Victorian satirical cartoon titled "The Miser and the Dandy, " we witness the clash between extravagance and stinginess, as these two characters embody contrasting lifestyles. Costume preparatoire for Alexandre Pouchkine's play "Le chevalier avare" showcases the character of Baron Avare, highlighting the theme of greed in this theatrical masterpiece. Nikolai Vasilyevich Nevrev's painting "Les comptes familiaux (The Family Accounts)" takes us back to 19th-century Russia, shedding light on how financial matters were managed within households. The portrayal of meticulous bookkeeping reflects an air of miserliness. Charles Dickens' iconic novel "A Christmas Carol" introduces us to Ebenezer Scrooge, whose disdain for charity and generosity towards the poor epitomizes extreme miserliness. This illustration captures Scrooge regarding the poor with indifference during Christmas time. "The Money Changers, " an oil painting depicting individuals engaged in financial transactions, reminds us that even in ancient times, there were those driven solely by monetary gain - their actions reflecting avarice rather than compassion or empathy. Boris Michaylovich Kustodiev's painting "Le marchand" portrays an elderly man clutching both money and an abacus. This image symbolizes not only wealth but also hints at a certain level of stinginess associated with counting every penny meticulously. Quentin Metsys' artwork titled "Les collecteurs d'impot (The Tax Collectors)" transports us to 16th-century Flanders. Here we see tax collectors interacting with citizens who are reluctant to part with their hard-earned money, showcasing the theme of miserliness in society.