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Night singer of shares with his magic lantern, satirical print on the Mississippi Bubble, 1720 (engraving)
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Night singer of shares with his magic lantern, satirical print on the Mississippi Bubble, 1720 (engraving)
6032499 Night singer of shares with his magic lantern, satirical print on the Mississippi Bubble, 1720 (engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Night singer of shares with his magic lantern, satirical print on the Mississippi Bubble, 1720. satirical print on the Mississippi and South Sea Companies, 1720.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
Media ID 23279970
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Collapse Finance Financial John Law Lantern Magic Scandal Shares Singer Singing Speculation Stock Market Stocks Benelux Countries Dutch Netherlands Hollander Hollanders Mississippi Bubble Mississippi Company Netherland Netherlands Holland Dutch The Netherland
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The satirical print titled "Night singer of shares with his magic lantern" captures the essence of the infamous Mississippi Bubble scandal that occurred in 1720. Created by the Dutch School in the 18th century, this engraving serves as a scathing satire on the financial collapse and scandal surrounding the Mississippi and South Sea Companies. In this image, we see a man, known as the night singer of shares, holding a magical lantern that illuminates his face. With a mischievous grin, he serenades an audience with his enchanting voice while surrounded by stocks and shares floating in mid-air. The artist cleverly portrays how speculation and greed have taken over rationality in the stock market. This satirical cartoon reflects upon John Law's Compagnie de la Louisiane d'Occident, which was responsible for inflating share prices to unsustainable levels before ultimately collapsing. The print highlights not only the financial implications but also mocks those who blindly invested their money without understanding its true value. Through caricature and wit, this artwork encapsulates both historical events and human folly. It serves as a reminder of how easily people can be swayed by promises of wealth and success without considering long-term consequences. This piece is an excellent example of Dutch satire during this period and offers valuable insights into European finance during the 18th century.
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