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Avarice in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c
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Avarice in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c
STC227387 Avarice in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c.1850 (colour litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: based on chefs and cooks; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22665408
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Bedroom Chef Coins Cook Counting Filling Greed Greedy Hiding Hoard Hoarding Miser Miserly Sack Sacks Saving Sleeping Quarters Spying Stuffing Suspicious Bunk Bed
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This print titled "Avarice in the Kitchen" is part of a series depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, created around 1850 by Louis Leopold Boilly. The image portrays a scene set in a kitchen, where the sin of greed takes center stage. In this interior setting, we witness suspicious activities unfolding. The focal point of the composition is an elderly chef who personifies avarice and miserliness. He can be seen counting his ill-gotten gains, stuffing sacks with coins and hoarding them away in his bedroom. His bunk bed serves as both his sleeping quarters and secret hiding place for his treasure trove. Every detail within this artwork speaks volumes about human greed and its consequences. From the cook's intense gaze as he spies on others to ensure no one discovers his stash, to the overflowing sacks bursting with money symbolizing insatiable desire for wealth. Boilly masterfully captures the essence of this deadly sin through skillful use of color lithography techniques that bring vibrancy to every element portrayed. This print serves as a powerful reminder of how unchecked greed can consume individuals and corrupt their souls. "Avarice in the Kitchen" invites viewers to reflect upon their own relationship with material possessions and contemplate whether they too may have fallen prey to such sinful desires.
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