Debts Collection

La Note ou la Vie, 1850. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Note ou la Vie, 1850. The Money or your Life. Maniere delicate don't s'y prennent les Anglais pour reclamer une dette a un people ami

The Caorsin seizing Master Walter by the Throat, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Caorsin seizing Master Walter by the Throat, 1857. Scene from "Master Walter, the Physician. A Tale of Old London": Master Walter could read no more

Encore mes créanciers, toujours... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Encore mes creanciers, toujours... 19th century. Man complaining about creditors

A Modern Hercules, published November 17, 1795. Creator: Unknown
A Modern Hercules, published November 17, 1795....Or, a Finishing Blow for Poor John Bull'. British prime minister William Pitt, brandishing a club inscribed Convention Bill

Punishment of female debtors in Abyssinia (Ethiopia), East Africa - tied up with a chain until they pay their debts! Date: circa 1930s

Importance of Punctuality, Victorian morality print Date: circa 1850

WW1 - French Patriotic postcard - Our debts
OUR DEBTS - "In your accounts have you allowed for the price of my blood and the blood of my brothers?" A deceased French soldier gives a warning to his German killers that France will not

The Suicide, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Suicide, c1780-1825. This is one of the few drawings of Rowlandsons where humor is not dominant. However, the sincerity of the wife, who has collapsed

Back from Monte Carlo (litho)
6014257 Back from Monte Carlo (litho) by Garnelo y Alda, Jose (1866-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back from Monte Carlo)

"Bounders Abroad", English People who are disliked on the Continent (engraving)
1051091 " Bounders Abroad", English People who are disliked on the Continent (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

How Sancho Paid the Reckoning, illustration from Don Quixote of the Mancha
STC405550 How Sancho Paid the Reckoning, illustration from Don Quixote of the Mancha retold by Judge Parry, pub. Blackie & Son Ltd, London, 1900 (colour litho) by Crane

Liquidating old debts, 1826 (coloured engraving)
559085 Liquidating old debts, 1826 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liquidating old debts, 1826.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Settling Day! (colour litho)
3648198 Settling Day! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Settling Day! A sequel to Home from the Derby)

National revenues, armies etc (colour litho)
3648983 National revenues, armies etc (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: National revenues, armies etc)

The Ostrich Mania in South Africa (engraving)
1044877 The Ostrich Mania in South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ostrich Mania in South Africa)

The term, c. 1860 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT287010 The term, c.1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le terme; ); eArchives Charmet; French

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (chromolitho)
6001783 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ)

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Two Debtors (chromolitho)
6001782 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Two Debtors (chromolitho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Two Debtors)

"I pay my debts, I pay my debts!"(colour litho)
972999 " I pay my debts, I pay my debts!" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I pay my debts, I pay my debts)

Europes Public Debt, cover of Excelsior magazine
CHT220332 Europes Public Debt, cover of Excelsior magazine, 23rd January 1914 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Logic in the debtors prison, being visited by Tom and Jerry (colour litho)
2795520 Logic in the debtors prison, being visited by Tom and Jerry (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: Logic in the debtors prison)

The Spider and the Flies! (colour litho)
3648200 The Spider and the Flies! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spider and the Flies! (A tale of the Turf)

To Those About To Wed (litho)
3094508 To Those About To Wed (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Those About To Wed)

Edmund Kean as Giles Overreach
The actor, Edmund Kean, in the role of Giles Overreach in A New Way to Pay Old Debts by Philip Massinger Date: c. 1820

Three cartoons at the start of the First World War: at the top, a comment on needing another war to collect the debts for this one

Epsom Races: Settling Day at Tattersalls (oil on canvas)
XYC159659 Epsom Races: Settling Day at Tattersalls (oil on canvas) by Pollard, James (1792-1867); 30.8x47.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Cartoon, Lord Garmoyle in India
Cartoon, Lord Garmoyle -- in India. Very hot here, but it would be hotter at home! Arthur William Cairns, Lord Garmoyle (1861-1890), was in trouble with his father over debts

Jewish Money Lender
The money tree of a Jewish money lender is watered by gold and overdue debts Date: 1868

War Debts to Usa / 1932
Nations enter the temple of US economic power, with skyscraper columns and a dollar throne, to beg Uncle Sam to release them from war debts. Date: 1932

James Neild - 2
JAMES NEILD Justice of the Peace, prison visitor responsible for prison reforms notably of persons imprisoned for small debts. Date: 1744 - 1814

A new way to pay the national-debt, Cartoon shows King George III and Queen Charlotte standing before the Treasury, moneybags under their arms

Credit is dead, the bad debtors have killed it (engraving)
XIR382722 Credit is dead, the bad debtors have killed it (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Credit est mort)

Bailiffs Outwitted (hand-coloured engraving)
XCF306880 Bailiffs Outwitted (hand-coloured engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Retrenchment Economy Reform, or the Cunning Jeweller, 1822 (colour etching)
XCF290955 Retrenchment Economy Reform, or the Cunning Jeweller, 1822 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: labelled Lady Conyngham)

Le Deficit, 1788 (colour etching)
XCF290951 Le Deficit, 1788 (colour etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors, Johannes Wierix, Maarten van Heemskerck, Philips Galle, 1569 - 1573

Fenerbahce Lighthouse, Moda-Kadikoy, War Ministry Gate
Istanbul, Turkey - Fenerbahce Lighthouse, Moda-Kadikoy, War Ministry Gate, Building of the Administration of Public Debts (now Istanbul High School) 1898

Rachel Verrinder, in front of Godfrey Abelwhite and Miss Clack, making her false confession to her mother that she has pledged the Moonstone to pay private debts

A New Way To Pay The National-debt, Cartoon Shows King George Iii And Queen Charlotte Standing Before The Treasury, Moneybags Under Their Arms

Hiding from bills and debt
A nursry verse wtih a grown up curse! The homeowner hides as various men he owes bills to come a knocking. Date: 1928- 1929

Fork Over What You Owe play on words Date: 1868

James Neild - 1
JAMES NEILD Justice of the Peace, prison visitor responsible for prison reforms notably of persons imprisoned for small debts. Date: 1744 - 1814

Elisha and the Widow
To help a pious widow, he tells her to buy as many jars as she can, then fills them with oil which she sells to pay her debts

ELISHA
He causes a widows oil to multiply until every container in the house is full, enabling her to sell it and pay off her debts, so her sons are not taken away as bondsmen

Gambling Story 3 of 4
THROUGH STORM TO SUNLIGHT Our hero is arrested at the race course, for failing to pay his debts (Third of four tableaux)

Traviata - Liebig - 4
Act two, scene 14 : at Floras ball, Alfredo calls the company to witness that he pays his debts, and flings his gaming winnings at Violettas feet

Bailiff in the House
THE MAN IN POSSESSION a bailiff sprawls in the house of an unfortunate family who can t pay their debts

Elisha and the Oil
The prophet Elisha causes the widows oil to multiply so that every vessel in her house is full, which she sells to pay her debts so that her sons are not taken away as bondmen

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"Debts: A Journey Through Time and Morality" In a world governed by the ticking hands of time, punctuality emerges as an essential virtue. As depicted in Victorian morality prints, the importance of honoring one's debts is emphasized, reminding us that time waits for no one. Amidst the chaos of World War I, a French Patriotic postcard boldly proclaims "Our Debts, " symbolizing the sacrifices made by nations to secure their freedom. It serves as a poignant reminder that they can not merely financial obligations but also acts of loyalty and patriotism. Venturing into Abyssinia (Ethiopia), we uncover the harsh reality faced by female debtors. Punishments inflicted upon them reveal societal attitudes towards indebtedness and gender roles during this era. As war clouds loomed at the start of World War I, three cartoons humorously captured society's apprehension and uncertainty surrounding mounting debts. These satirical illustrations shed light on how debt can permeate even in times of conflict. Thomas Rowlandson's "The Suicide" portrays the desperation felt when overwhelmed by insurmountable debts. This haunting image reflects both personal struggles with financial burdens and society's unforgiving nature towards those who fall victim to economic hardships. Escaping from reality, individuals sought solace in Monte Carlo's allure. However, lithographs like "Back from Monte Carlo" remind us that indulgence often leads to new debts incurred while attempting to settle old ones—a cycle difficult to break free from. Across continents, English people labeled as "Bounders Abroad" faced disdain due to their behavior abroad—an indication that reputational they are be just as burdensome as monetary ones. Drawing inspiration from Don Quixote’s adventures comes an illustration titled "How Sancho Paid The Reckoning. " It showcases resourcefulness when settling accounts – highlighting creativity amidst challenging circumstances. History reveals moments where societies grappled with liquidating old debts.