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The central bank
The central bank. Illustration shows a gigantic J. Pierpont Morgan clutching to his chest with his right arm large New York City buildings labeled Billion Dollar Bank Merger; in the foreground, a young child puts a coin in a Toy Bank as Morgans left arm reaches around the buildings to grab the toy bank for himself. Date 1910 February 2. The central bank. Illustration shows a gigantic J. Pierpont Morgan clutching to his chest with his right arm large New York City buildings labeled Billion Dollar Bank Merger; in the foreground, a young child puts a coin in a Toy Bank as Morgans left arm reaches around the buildings to grab the toy bank for himself. Date 1910 February 2
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10"x8" Photo Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.2cm x 25.4cm (7.2" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Monopoly of Money: A Giant Leap for Finance, A Small Step for a Child, 1910 This illustration, published in Puck magazine on February 2, 1910, offers a satirical commentary on the then-ongoing Billion Dollar Bank Merger in New York City. The central figure is J. Pierpont Morgan, the influential American financier and banker, depicted as a colossal giant with an insatiable appetite for wealth and power. Morgan's right hand clutches his chest, symbolizing his possession of the city's financial institutions, while his left arm reaches around the towering New York City buildings to seize a toy bank in the foreground. The toy bank, labeled "Billion Dollar Bank," is where a young, innocent child is inserting a coin. Morgan's actions represent the consolidation of power and wealth in the hands of a few, overshadowing the dreams and aspirations of the common man. The cartoonist's intent is to highlight the stark contrast between the financial titan's greed and the simple joys of childhood. This illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the power dynamics that existed during the Gilded Age, where the rich and powerful controlled the economic landscape, often at the expense of the less fortunate. The image also underscores the importance of financial regulation and accessibility to ensure a more equitable distribution of wealth and opportunities. This piece of historical art is a testament to the power of satire in shedding light on societal issues and sparking conversations that continue to resonate in today's world.
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