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BANK PANIC, 1869. What a Fall was There, My Countrymen! Thomas Nasts cartoon
BANK PANIC, 1869.
What a Fall was There, My Countrymen! Thomas Nasts cartoon comment on Wall Streets original Black Friday, the bank panic of 24 September 1869, caused by the efforts of Jay Gould and James Fisk to corner the gold market
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1869 Bank Panic Banking Black Friday Cattle Collision Commerce Crisis Dead Depression Event Failure Finance Fisk Gold Gould Nast Political Action Robber Baron Robber Barons Rubble Ruin September Wall Street
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Print of Thomas Nast's iconic cartoon, "What a Fall was There, My Countrymen!" This powerful image, originally published in Harper's Weekly on October 9, 1869, captures the chaos and turmoil of Wall Street during the infamous Bank Panic of 1869. Known as the original "Black Friday," this financial crisis sent shockwaves through the country, leading to widespread panic and financial ruin for many. Nast's masterful illustration is a testament to the historical significance of this event and a must-have for any history or art enthusiast's collection. Order your Fine Art Print today and bring a piece of American history into your home or office.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
BANK PANIC, 1869. What a Fall was There, My Countrymen! Thomas Nast's cartoon captures the chaos and devastation of Wall Street's original Black Friday, the bank panic of September 24th, 1869. In this powerful image, Nast comments on the events that unfolded when Jay Gould and James Fisk attempted to corner the gold market. The print showcases a city in turmoil as buildings crumble and rubble fills the streets. The once bustling center of commerce now lies in ruins, symbolizing the collapse of financial stability. Amidst this destruction, we see figures representing both political action and robber barons who played significant roles in this crisis. Nast's use of symbolism is evident with cattle depicted colliding into each other - an allegory for investors blindly following one another towards disaster. The dead bodies scattered throughout serve as a grim reminder of lives lost during this economic catastrophe. Through his artistry, Nast highlights not only the immediate impact but also emphasizes how such events reverberate across society. This depiction serves as a cautionary tale against unchecked greed and unscrupulous actions within America's banking system. This historical print offers us a glimpse into one of America's darkest financial moments while reminding us to remain vigilant against similar crises in our own time.
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