Poster Print : The Ladder of Fortune
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The Ladder of Fortune
The Ladder of Fortune. Industry and Morality bring solid rewards. Idle schemes and speculations yield poverty and ruin. Date: 1875
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Media ID 7245945
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B Ring Failure Fortune Good Hark Idle Ladder Luck Morality Poverty Rewards Ruin Schemes Secret Solid Success Yield Speculations
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "The Ladder of Fortune" poster print from Media Storehouse, in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This classic illustration, dated 1875, offers a powerful visual commentary on the themes of industry, morality, and their impact on one's fortune. Witness the striking contrast between the steady climb up the ladder, symbolizing hard work and dedication, and the perilous descent into poverty and ruin that awaits those who indulge in idle schemes and speculations. This evocative image will serve as an inspiring reminder in your workspace or home, encouraging focus, determination, and ethical decision-making. Bring a touch of history and wisdom into your environment with the beautiful "The Ladder of Fortune" poster print by Media Storehouse.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
The Ladder of Fortune,
EDITORS COMMENTS
an evocative and thought-provoking image from the year 1875, offers a powerful visual metaphor for the relationship between industry, morality, and the attainment of success or the experience of poverty and ruin. The print depicts a towering ladder, its rungs reaching upwards towards the heavens, with a determined figure at its base. The figure, dressed in simple work clothes, is intently focused on the next rung, a small hammer in hand, as if ready to make the next step. Above, the ladder is shrouded in a veil of secrecy, with the sun peeking through, casting a warm, golden light on the scene. At the top of the ladder, the rewards of industry and morality are evident: a bountiful harvest, a thriving business, and contented, prosperous people. But the consequences of idle schemes and speculations are also starkly illustrated: a barren landscape, a desolate town, and impoverished, distressed figures. The message is clear: hard work, honesty, and a strong moral compass are the keys to climbing the ladder of fortune and achieving solid rewards. This poignant image serves as a reminder that success is not a matter of luck or chance, but rather the result of diligent effort and unwavering commitment to one's values. It also underscores the importance of staying true to these values, even in the face of adversity, for the consequences of straying from the path of industry and morality can be devastating. The Ladder of Fortune is a powerful visual reminder that the choices we make in life have real and lasting consequences, and that the rewards of a life lived with purpose and integrity are far greater than the fleeting allure of easy shortcuts or idle schemes.
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