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"The Evolution of the Business Person

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: President Roosevelt

President Roosevelt
29th December 1941: American president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, (1882-1945) sitting at the desk of his executive office in the White House. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006

Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006
SOB4868163 Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006 by Martin, Henri Jean Guillaume (1860-1943); (add.info.: Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006

Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006
SOB4868113 Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006 by Martin, Henri Jean Guillaume (1860-1943); (add.info.: Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Sir Manockjee Cursetjee at the Social Science Congress, 1850

Sir Manockjee Cursetjee at the Social Science Congress, 1850
3477975 Sir Manockjee Cursetjee at the Social Science Congress, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Manockjee Cursetjee (1808-1887)

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Francis Henry Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater, c.1850 (engraving)

Francis Henry Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater, c.1850 (engraving)
UTD4918891 Francis Henry Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater, c.1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Francis Egerton (1736-1803) - Francis Henry Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: The Money brothers: William (1769-1834), James (1772-1833) and Robert Taylor (1775-1803)

The Money brothers: William (1769-1834), James (1772-1833) and Robert Taylor (1775-1803), 1788-92 (oil on canvas)
7337973 The Money brothers: William (1769-1834), James (1772-1833) and Robert Taylor (1775-1803), 1788-92 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); 101.6x127 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006

Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006
SOB4868145 Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17, 2006 by Martin, Henri Jean Guillaume (1860-1943); (add.info.: Michel-Edouard (Michel Edouard) Leclerc, June 17

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Hieronymus Snitger (1648-1686), politician and businessman in Hamburg

Hieronymus Snitger (1648-1686), politician and businessman in Hamburg, in the 17th century,1866 (engraving)
UTD4920342 Hieronymus Snitger (1648-1686), politician and businessman in Hamburg, in the 17th century,1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Hieronymus Snitger (1648-1686)

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Tendency among Business-men to believe in doing Business over Lunch (litho)

Tendency among Business-men to believe in doing Business over Lunch (litho)
8630575 Tendency among Business-men to believe in doing Business over Lunch (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Grover Cleveland as the 'Insurance Arbiter', 1906

Grover Cleveland as the 'Insurance Arbiter', 1906
1576179 Grover Cleveland as the 'Insurance Arbiter', 1906; (add.info.: Gulliver Cleveland and the Wall Street Brobdingnagians' Thomas F. Ryan, J. Pierpont Morgan, John D)

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: View of the stock exchange building and commodity warehouses in Saint Petersburg (Russia)

View of the stock exchange building and commodity warehouses in Saint Petersburg (Russia)
MMM5483800 View of the stock exchange building and commodity warehouses in Saint Petersburg (Russia). Lithograph (34.6x48 cm), published by Robert Sayer, 18th century.; National Maritime Museum

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Portrait of an East India Company Captain, c.1690 (oil)

Portrait of an East India Company Captain, c.1690 (oil)
7338088 Portrait of an East India Company Captain, c.1690 (oil) by English School, (17th century); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: English School)

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Captain Robert Knox (1642-1720) of the East India Company, 1711 (oil on canvas)

Captain Robert Knox (1642-1720) of the East India Company, 1711 (oil on canvas)
7337956 Captain Robert Knox (1642-1720) of the East India Company, 1711 (oil on canvas) by Trampon, P. (18th century); 126x102.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: P)

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Florida, Miami, Miami Design District, Xavier Veilhan: Le Corbusier, a fiberglass sculpture

Florida, Miami, Miami Design District, Xavier Veilhan: Le Corbusier, a fiberglass sculpture

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: The Stock Exchange in Amsterdam, c.1675-80 (oil on canvas)

The Stock Exchange in Amsterdam, c.1675-80 (oil on canvas)
7443829 The Stock Exchange in Amsterdam, c.1675-80 (oil on canvas) by Berckheyde, Job (1630-93); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Job Berckheyde)

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Jacques Coeur, french merchant, banker and shipowner. 1865 (engraving)

Jacques Coeur, french merchant, banker and shipowner. 1865 (engraving)
6947903 Jacques Coeur, french merchant, banker and shipowner. 1865 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacques Coeur (1395-1456), french merchant

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Man and Book

Man and Book
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Dog and Cat Businessmen

Dog and Cat Businessmen
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Businessman with a Cat Head

Businessman with a Cat Head
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Hinman B. Hurlbut, 1870s (oil on canvas)

Hinman B. Hurlbut, 1870s (oil on canvas)
XOS5885374 Hinman B. Hurlbut, 1870s (oil on canvas) by Witt, John Henry (1840-1901) ; 97.8x76.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by John Witt)

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: John Pierpont Morgan with his Son and Daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation

John Pierpont Morgan with his Son and Daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation, 1912 (b/w photo))
7075912 John Pierpont Morgan with his Son and Daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation, 1912 (b/w photo)) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Statue of George Peabody, 1869 (bronze)

Statue of George Peabody, 1869 (bronze)
7146945 Statue of George Peabody, 1869 (bronze) by Story, William Wetmore (1819-95); (add.info.: Statue of George Peabody (1795-1869) near the Royal Exchange in the City of London

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: John Pierpont Morgan with his son and daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation (sepia photo)

John Pierpont Morgan with his son and daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation (sepia photo)
STC306496 John Pierpont Morgan with his son and daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation (sepia photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960), 1915-17 (b/w photo)

John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960), 1915-17 (b/w photo)
7302074 John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960), 1915-17 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Harris & Ewing (1905-45))

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960), 1917 (b/w photo)

John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960), 1917 (b/w photo)
7302075 John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960), 1917 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Harris & Ewing (1905-45))

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Young man holding glass of milk, (B&W), portrait

Young man holding glass of milk, (B&W), portrait
Adults Only, Business Person, Businessman, Day, Full suit, Head and shoulders, Healthy style, Indoors, Looking at camera, Men, Old fashioned, One Person, Only Men, Past, Portrait, Series, Smiling

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Young businessman drinking water, in studio, (B&W), portrait

Young businessman drinking water, in studio, (B&W), portrait
photography, black and white, Portrait, Posing, Looking away, Side view, Waist up, White background, Drinking, Full suit, Well-dressed, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Men

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Head-On Picture Of Angry Businessman, Sitting Behind A Desk And Making A Fist

Head-On Picture Of Angry Businessman, Sitting Behind A Desk And Making A Fist
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Head-On Picture Of Angry Businessman, Sitting Behind A Desk And Making A Fist

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Man In Office At Adding Machine, Looking At Tape

Man In Office At Adding Machine, Looking At Tape
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s 1940s: Man In Office At Adding Machine, Looking At Tape

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Couple Working On Budget At Desk Woman Sitting On Arm Of Chair Man With Pencil Writing On

Couple Working On Budget At Desk Woman Sitting On Arm Of Chair Man With Pencil Writing On
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Couple Working On Budget At Desk Woman Sitting On Arm Of Chair Man With Pencil Writing On Papers Serious Worried Expression Office Business

Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Businessman Looking at a Graph

Businessman Looking at a Graph
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Man Reading a Document in Chair

Man Reading a Document in Chair
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Man Purchasing a House

Man Purchasing a House
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Businessman with a Briefcase

Businessman with a Briefcase
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Man With Briefcase

Man With Briefcase
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Mans face

Mans face
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Cigar smoking is bad

Cigar smoking is bad
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Business deal

Business deal
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Putting Papers in a Briefcase

Putting Papers in a Briefcase
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Businessmen Running on a Gear

Businessmen Running on a Gear
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Conference Room Business Meeting

Conference Room Business Meeting
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Businessman with a Dog Head

Businessman with a Dog Head
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Dog Businessman Holding a Drink

Dog Businessman Holding a Drink
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Working man

Working man
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Heartless Man in the City

Heartless Man in the City
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Silhouette of a Man in the City

Silhouette of a Man in the City
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Two Men Wearing Ties

Two Men Wearing Ties
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Background imageBusiness Person Collection: Smiling Older Man

Smiling Older Man
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"The Evolution of the Business Person: From Presidents to Moguls and Beyond" Step back in time with these captivating images that showcase the diverse personas of business people throughout history. President Roosevelt, a man known for his astute leadership skills, embodies the essence of a true business person. His determined gaze and confident stance reflect his ability to navigate complex economic landscapes. Hinman B. Hurlbut's oil on canvas painting from the 1870s captures an era when businessmen were revered as pioneers of industry. The meticulous brushstrokes bring forth their ambition and drive, reminding us of their significant contributions. In John Pierpont Morgan's sepia-toned photograph attending the Money Trust Investigation in 1912, we witness a powerful figure surrounded by his son and daughter. This image symbolizes not only wealth but also familial legacy intertwined with business acumen. The bronze statue of George Peabody erected in 1869 stands tall as a testament to philanthropy within entrepreneurship. It serves as a reminder that success is not solely measured by financial gain but also by one's impact on society. Amongst these historic depictions are whimsical portrayals such as "Man and Book, " showcasing how knowledge has always been an essential tool for any aspiring entrepreneur. Similarly, "Dog and Cat Businessmen" humorously highlights unexpected partnerships that can lead to success. Breaking conventions further is the intriguing image of a "Businessman with a Cat Head. " This surreal representation challenges our preconceived notions about what it means to be successful in business - perhaps suggesting that unconventional thinking can yield remarkable results. John Davison Rockefeller Jr. 's photographs from 1915-17 capture him during pivotal moments in his life, revealing both vulnerability and determination etched across his face. These snapshots remind us that even titans of industry experience personal growth alongside professional achievements. Lastly, we encounter two young men captured separately while indulging in simple pleasures - one holding a glass of milk, the other drinking water.