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Capital One Million (engraving)
2772426 Capital One Million (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capital One Million. Illustration for the Illustrated Times, 25 October 1856.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22426752
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Advantages Caligraphy Chancery Consequences Deputation Directors Fatherless Finance Follow Inspected Office Opened Practised Security Shareholders Shares Shut Weighed Widow Winding Borrowed Proceeds
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Capital One Million - A Satirical Glimpse into Financial Ruin
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. This intriguing print titled "Capital One Million (engraving)" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a unique insight into the world of finance and its consequences. The image, created by an English School artist, captures a scene from the Illustrated Times on October 25th, 1856. In this satirical illustration, we witness a group of shareholders gathered in an office. They are inspecting their investment in the National Insolvency Company with great concern. The engraving humorously portrays these men as mere "men of straw" lacking real substance or security. Their shares have been borrowed against and weighed down by national insolvency. Amidst this chaos stands a widow who has opened her private ledger to reveal the dire financial state they find themselves in. The child accompanying her represents innocence amidst ruinous circumstances. The engraving brilliantly highlights how greed and imprudent financial practices can lead to disastrous outcomes for both individuals and society at large. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unscrupulous directors practicing deceitful caligraphy while shutting out genuine concerns. Through its clever satire and sharp commentary on money matters, this artwork invites viewers to reflect upon the advantages of responsible finance management and ethical business practices – lessons that remain relevant even today.
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