Capitalists Collection

Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867
5668996 Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867; (add.info)

Radical French poster illustrating the triumph of the workers over capitalism. Circa 1900
UIG5634510 Radical French poster illustrating the triumph of the workers over capitalism. Circa 1900

The Only Way Out (litho)
8673353 The Only Way Out (litho) by Batho, Harold Outram (1888-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Only Way Out. Cartoon on state versus private onership of the mining industry in)

Trades Union Congress Conference, Scarborough, 1925 (litho)
8673324 Trades Union Congress Conference, Scarborough, 1925 (litho) by Batho, Harold Outram (1888-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trades Union Congress Conference, Scarborough, 1925)

Title page of Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867
5668995 Title page of Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867; (add.info.: Karl Marx (1818-1883)); Photo © AF Fotografie

British poster warning of the threat posed by the cooperative movement, 1897 (litho)
8673238 British poster warning of the threat posed by the cooperative movement, 1897 (litho) by Huskinson, Edward Peter (1877-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Subsidised Mine Owner (litho)
8673336 The Subsidised Mine Owner (litho) by Batho, Harold Outram (1888-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Subsidised Mine Owner - Poor Beggar)

Evolution of a capitalist (colour litho)
8656451 Evolution of a capitalist (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evolution of a capitalist. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Illustration for Foolish Finance by Gideon Wurdz, 1905 (litho)
8634446 Illustration for Foolish Finance by Gideon Wurdz, 1905 (litho) by Goldsmith, Wallace (1873-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Foolish Finance compiled by Gideon Wurdz)

Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx title page of the first 1872 Russian language
5669001 Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx title page of the first 1872 Russian language edition of published in 1867; (add.info)

Soviet propaganda poster from 1919, either death to capitalism, or death under the foot of capitalism
FAT4940289 Soviet propaganda poster from 1919, either death to capitalism, or death under the foot of capitalism by Deni, Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946); (add.info)

The close connection with the working people - pledge for the power of the Red Army, Anonymous, 1927 (lithograph)
FIA5409722 The close connection with the working people - pledge for the power of the Red Army, Anonymous, 1927 (lithograph) by Russian School (20th century); Russian State Library, Moscow

An Allegory of Social Strife, by Archibald Ziegler
An Allegory of Social Strife, a painting by Archibald Ziegler. A reflection on postwar mass unemployment and social unrest, recalling the 1926 General Strike. late 1920s

Signal German Propaganda Review, 1941 (print)
7292461 Signal German Propaganda Review, 1941 (print) by Girod, Charles (1897-1945); Musee de la resistance de Castellane, Alpes de Haute Provence

Stationery, The Stock Exchange, weekly journal
Stationery, The Stock Exchange, Imperial Buildings, Ludgate circus, London, a weekly journal for capitalists and investors. 1890

Study, An Allegory of Social Strife, by Archibald Ziegler
Study for a painting, An Allegory of Social Strife, by Archibald Ziegler. A reflection on postwar mass unemployment and social unrest, recalling the 1926 General Strike. late 1920s

Drawing, An Allegory of Social Strife, by Archibald Ziegler
Preparatory drawing for a painting, An Allegory of Social Strife, by Archibald Ziegler. A reflection on postwar mass unemployment and social unrest, recalling the 1926 General Strike. late 1920s

Free the Workers, 1902 (colour litho)
CHT293224 Free the Workers, 1902 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

First annual picnic of the "Knights of Labor"- more fun for the spectators
1078691 First annual picnic of the " Knights of Labor" - more fun for the spectators than for the performers, 1882 (colour litho) by Keppler

Glory to the winner - The Red Army Soldier!, 1921 (chromolitho)
FIA5403480 Glory to the winner - The Red Army Soldier!, 1921 (chromolitho) by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); 71x54 cm; Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; Russian

HONG KONG 0203
CHINA/ HONG KONG/ HONG KONG COASTLINE VICTORIA HARBOUR. View of Hong KongOs coastal frontline skyline shoot through a hole, part of a bronze sculpture at KowloonOs side road called Avenue of Stars

HONG KONG 9764
CHINA/ HONG KONG/ HONG KONG CENTRAL. People walking on a futuristic closed top footbridge that connects Hong KongOs skyscrapers, surrounded by tall buildings

Soviet Poster, Russia
The heroic Soviet worker pits his strength against the might of the Church, the Capitalists and the Military Clique of the old regime...a simplistic view of the workers struggle

Board Meeting
A boardroom meeting possibly of a firm of shipbuilders. The six members of the board sit around an oval table on top of which sits a ships model in a glass case

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"Capitalists: A Historical Perspective on Social Strife and Power" In the intricate tapestry of human history, the concept of capitalism has played a pivotal role in shaping societies and fueling social strife. From Archibald Ziegler's thought-provoking artwork "An Allegory of Social Strife" to the Signal German Propaganda Review in 1941, various mediums have explored this complex phenomenon. Ziegler's allegorical masterpiece delves into the intricacies of social class divisions, highlighting how capitalists often wield power over their fellow citizens. This sentiment is echoed in the pages of Stationery, The Stock Exchange, a weekly journal that meticulously chronicles capitalist endeavors and their impact on society. The engraving titled "The Coal Famine; or, It's an Ill Wind that Blows Nobody Good, " serves as a satirical commentary on coal rationing during South Wales miners' strike in 1873. Through biting humor, it exposes how capitalists exploit crises for personal gain while ordinary workers suffer. Meanwhile, lithographs like "Free the Workers" from 1902 depict labor movements fighting against oppressive capitalist systems. These powerful images encapsulate the struggle for workers' rights and liberation from exploitative practices perpetuated by those with economic influence. Historical events such as the first annual picnic of the "Knights of Labor" further shed light on capitalist dynamics. While intended as a celebration for workers united against exploitation, it inadvertently becomes more entertaining for spectators than participants—a stark reminder of societal imbalances perpetuated by capitalism. Notably, even during times of political upheaval like Russia's post-revolution era captured in "Glory to the Winner - The Red Army Soldier. " poster from 1921 or contemporary Hong Kong depicted through photographs (HONG KONG 0203) (HONG KONG 9764), capitalism remains intertwined with socio-political narratives. Its effects are felt both in the pursuit of power and the resistance against it.