Money Bags Collection

Wagner / Schalk / Leipzig
RICHARD WAGNER German composer and his son, Siegfried, slay the Critic Dragon and gain the treasure it was guarding, in a parody of the Nibelungen story

The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, 1796
The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, published 1796 (hand-coloured engraving)

Sing a Song of Sixpence -- the king cuts into his pie, and the blackbirds start to sing. 19th century

Gêné dans ses plans. Je suis volé, ils aurent bu me bayer tout de suite!, 1871. Creator: Cham
Gene dans ses plans. Gene dans ses plans. ils aurent bu me bayer tout de suite!, 1871. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Friday, 14 July 1871. Embarrassed in his plans

Harte Arbeit.... Cartoon from Puck, 1884. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Harte Arbeit.... Cartoon from Puck, 1884

Halsabschneiden in Wall Street. Cartoon from Puck, 1881. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Halsabschneiden in Wall Street. Cartoon from Puck, 1881

The Ill-matched Couple, 1532. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Ill-matched Couple, 1532. A marriage for economic reasons between people of different ages

Passy (Ministre des Finances), 1849. Creator: Honore Daumier
Passy (Ministre des Finances), 1849. Passy, Finance Minister. Le plus desole des ministres! Il passe sa journee a compter des sacs non remplis

L'Abbé Loup en pauvre Contrebandier, 1833. Creator: Honore Daumier
L'Abbe Loup en pauvre Contrebandier, 1833. Abbe Loup as a poor Smuggler. Loup is the French word for wolf, here punned with Louis. From Bal de la Cour

Richesse et misère ou rien qu'un, 1818. Creator: Louis Maloeuvre
Richesse et misere ou rien qu'un, 1818. (Wealth and Misery or Nothing but One). A thin man stands holding a thread; is he repairing his shirt which hangs on the chair

Cartoon on the Tiercering of 1810, 1810-1812. Creator: Jacob Smies
Cartoon on the Tiercering of 1810, 1810-1812. Two men in wigs throw bags of money into a well marked La France, flanked by soldiers and a hussaar on a rocking horse

Mooy-Aal and her Suitors, c.1630-c.1640. Creator: Claes Cornelisz. Moeyaert
Mooy-Aal and her Suitors, c.1630-c.1640. Scene from Bredero's farce, "Moortje", staged for the first time in 1615 in Amsterdam

Mr. Prudhomme vouant son fils au... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mr. Prudhomme vouant son fils au... 19th century. Mr Prudhomme seeing his son

Comment, ils emportent mon argent... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Comment, ils emportent mon argent... 19th century. How they take away my money

Help Yourself, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Help Yourself, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Presents A Hilarious Farce by Paul Vulpius - "Help Yourself"...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Help Yourself, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Help Yourself, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Presents A Hilarious Farce by Paul Vulpius - "Help Yourself"...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Help Yourself, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Help Yourself, [193-]. High School Auditorium Santa Maria - Paul Vulpius "Help Yourself" - A Comedy Hit in 3 Hilarious Acts - sponsored by Associated Students & Faculty - A Federal Theatre

Tom Thumb, boy holding money bags (chromolitho)
732864 Tom Thumb, boy holding money bags (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Thumb, boy holding money bags.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

The Tree of Corruption, with John Bull hard at Work, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
3025365 The Tree of Corruption, with John Bull hard at Work, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dance of Death (oil on copper)
RAF228119 The Dance of Death (oil on copper) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); 22.5x16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting
1219481 The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, published 1796 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Introduction, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1791 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO189703 The Introduction, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.6x34.9 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Ah! Sure such a pair was never seen so justly form d to meet by nature, pub
2655348 Ah! Sure such a pair was never seen so justly form d to meet by nature, pub. 1820 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

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

Shakespeare sacrificed or the Offering of Avarice, pub. 1789 (hand coloured engraving)
3025370 Shakespeare sacrificed or the Offering of Avarice, pub. 1789 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edwardian Christmas postcard of a gnome sitting on a chimney while another is on a
3605038 Edwardian Christmas postcard of a gnome sitting on a chimney while another is on a crescent shaped moon, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Le Marche conclu, ou la Capitulation, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving)
2966874 Le Marche conclu, ou la Capitulation, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Jack takes the giants money bags
LLM455018 Jack takes the giants money bags by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack takes the giants money bags)

The golden age, or, How to restore public credit (litho)
AQS332044 The golden age, or, How to restore public credit (litho) by American School, (19th century); 29.5x24.9 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents
NCO189707 Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents Taking their Last Voyage, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1807 (hand-coloured etching with some aquatint) by Gillray

Reveille model Beulah Hughes seen here posing with a Vauxhall Cresta which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model seen here posing with a Triumph 2000 which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Illustration to Proverbs 11: 26, 1534. Creator: Daniel Hopfer
Illustration to Proverbs 11: 26, 1534

Man Clutching Moneybags While Banks Collapse, late 19th-early 20th century

Struggle over the Flemish Milch-Cow, 1646. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Struggle over the Flemish Milch-Cow, 1646

The City of the World!, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The City of the World!, 1844. The British lion with its paws on bags of money, against a backdrop of the River Thames and St Pauls Cathedral. Illustration to a song: words by Bayley, music by E. J

Wilde on Us. Something To "Live Up"To in America, June 10, 1882
Wilde on Us. Something To " Live Up" To in America, June 10, 1882

The Battle about Money, after 1570. Creator: Pieter van der Heyden
The Battle about Money, after 1570

Jan Uytenbogaert The Goldweigher, 1639 (etching & drypoint)
XJF416587 Jan Uytenbogaert The Goldweigher, 1639 (etching & drypoint) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 25x20.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of the money bags and coffers, Pieter van der Heyden, widow Hieronymus Cock, 1570 - after 1601

Avarice, Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock, unknown, 1558

Money Counters, Jan van der Bruggen, David Teniers (II), 1659 - 1714

Christmas share-out. £67, 000 was the sum involved in this years annual share out
Christmas share-out. £ 67, 000 was the sum involved in this years annual share out of the Broadway Congregational Societies at Hammersmith

Share out. Armed police escort £15, 000 from the bank for distribution to 18, 000
Share out. Armed police escort £ 15, 000 from the bank for distribution to 18, 000 members of the West Green P.S.A Slate Club. 12 December 1931

Broadway Congregational Societies £72, 000 share out (Hammersmith). Mr E. J. B. Spearing
Broadway Congregational Societies £ 72, 000 share out (Hammersmith). Mr E.J.B. Spearing (Secretary) supervising the depatch of the money from the bank and holding " 22

Drawing money from the Westminster Bank, Hammersmith, for the £65, 000 share-out of
Drawing money from the Westminster Bank, Hammersmith, for the £ 65, 000 share-out of the Broadway Congregational Societies. 16 December 1931

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"Money Bags: A Journey through Wealth and Power" Step into the world of money bags, where fortunes are made and dreams come true. From Wagner to Schalk, Leipzig to The Orangerie, immerse yourself in a tale of opulence and ambition. In "The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, 1796, " witness the tranquility that wealth can bring. As Sing a Song of Sixpence fills the air, let your imagination soar with visions of abundance. "The Worship of Wealth, pub. 1834 (hand coloured engraving)" unveils society's obsession with riches. America shines brightly in vibrant chromolitho hues as prosperity beckons from across the ocean. Tom Thumb stands tall amidst his money bags in a captivating chromolitho artwork. Marvel at his youthful innocence juxtaposed against boundless affluence. "The Tree of Corruption, with John Bull hard at Work, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)" exposes the dark side of wealth accumulation. Dance alongside Death on copper canvas as it reminds us that money cannot buy eternal life. Return to The Orangerie once more - this time witnessing "The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting. " Reflect on how nature's beauty intertwines with human desires for financial success. "The Philosophy of Money, pub. C. 1842 (engraving)" delves deep into our relationship with currency and its impact on society's values and principles. Explore these profound musings etched onto paper. As you delve further into this journey through wealth and power, encounter "The Introduction" by Hannah Humphrey herself - an exquisite hand-coloured etching capturing two souls destined for each other by nature's design. Ah. Sure such a pair was never seen so justly formed to meet by nature. Publ. . Let these words resonate within you as you ponder the intricate dance between love and money.