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The Bubblers Bubbl d, 1720 (engraving) (b / w photo)
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The Bubblers Bubbl d, 1720 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF362954 The Bubblers Bubbl d, 1720 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Cole, James (fl.1720-43); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Devil take the Hindmost ; satire on the South Sea Bubble of 1711-20; interior of the Stock Exchange; ); British, out of copyright
Media ID 12866347
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Arcade Bank Of England Banking Dismay Excitement Finance Financial Leaflets List Loss Merchants Pamphlets Profit Scandal Script Scroll Trader Traders Trading
The Bubblers Bubble, 1720 - A Satirical Glimpse into the South Sea Bubble
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures an engraving by James Cole from 1720 titled "The Bubblers Bubble". The artwork, part of a private collection, offers a satirical commentary on the infamous South Sea Bubble that occurred between 1711 and 1720. Within this intriguing image, we are transported to the interior of the Stock Exchange during this tumultuous period. The scene is filled with excitement and dismay as merchants and traders anxiously navigate through pamphlets and leaflets, trying to make sense of their profit or loss. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as financial fortunes hang in the balance. The artist skillfully depicts an arcade-like setting adorned with scrolls listing inscriptions of various bubbles. These bubbles represent speculative ventures that contributed to the scandalous rise and fall of stock prices during this time. Amongst them stands out a prominent script reading "95" symbolizing one of many ill-fated schemes that led to ruin for countless investors. Cole's engraving serves as a powerful reminder of how greed can lead individuals astray in matters of finance. It reflects upon not only British society but also highlights universal themes related to commerce and banking. As we gaze at this thought-provoking artwork, it reminds us to be cautious when engaging in speculative trading while offering insight into historical events that shaped our modern financial systems.
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