Social Climber Collection

Une Baronne débaronnée, 1858. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une Baronne debaronnee, 1858. - Comment!...vos titres ne sont pas en regle...moi qui ne vous avais epouse que pour etre baronne...je demande le divorce!...'. A disbaroned Baroness

The London Season - Going to the Drawingroom, 1856. Creator: Edmund Morin
The London Season - Going to the Drawingroom, 1856. London debutante going to be presented at Buckingham Palace. Since a certain richness of apparel and profusion of trimming are now the rule

Je me dis en moi-même, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Je me dis en moi-meme, 19th century. Coquetterie...'. Wondering whether people would believe that we are from the rue des Lombards

A Rakes Progress VIII: The Rake in Bedlam, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS2005 A Rakes Progress VIII: The Rake in Bedlam, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

A Rakes Progress VII: The Rake in Prison, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS2004 A Rakes Progress VII: The Rake in Prison, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

A Rakes Progress IV: The Rake Arrested, Going to Court, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS2002 A Rakes Progress IV: The Rake Arrested, Going to Court, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

A Rakes Progress VI: The Rake at a Gaming House, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS72328 A Rakes Progress VI: The Rake at a Gaming House, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

A Rakes Progress II: The Rakes Levee, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS72327 A Rakes Progress II: The Rakes Levee, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

A Rakes Progress V: The Rake marrying an Old Woman, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS44935 A Rakes Progress V: The Rake marrying an Old Woman, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Gordon-Knot, or The Bonny Duchess hunting the Bedford Bull
NCO193177 The Gordon-Knot, or The Bonny Duchess hunting the Bedford Bull, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Prodigal Son Kneeling Repentant Swine 1615-73
Artokoloro

Jourdain Fences his Maid, Nicole with his Wife Looking
BAL16242 Jourdain Fences his Maid, Nicole with his Wife Looking on. Scene From Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, Act III, Scene 3 (oil on canvas) by Leslie

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A social climber is someone who constantly seeks to elevate their status and gain acceptance within a particular social circle. They often go to great lengths to be seen as successful, popular, or influential in order to gain the approval of others. However, their motivations are often driven by insecurity and a desire for validation rather than genuine connections or relationships. While they may appear confident and outgoing on the surface, deep down they are often struggling with feelings of inadequacy and fear of rejection. In their quest for social acceptance, they may resort to manipulation, deceit, or even betrayal in order to achieve their goals. Ultimately, true fulfillment cannot be found through superficial relationships or material success - it comes from being authentic and genuine in our interactions with others. So let's strive to build meaningful connections based on honesty and integrity rather than trying to climb the social ladder at any cost.