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William Hogarths print published in 1721, satirising the South Sea Bubble. People
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William Hogarths print published in 1721, satirising the South Sea Bubble. People
William Hogarths print published in 1721, satirising the South Sea Bubble. People queue to enter Devils shop, while he cuts up Fortune. Clerics of various denominations gamble (1.foreground) People ride on wooden hobby horse. Honour is flogged in the stocks by Villainy and Honesty is broken on the wheel with self-interest acting as confessor. Engraving
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Acting Broken Bubble Confessor Cuts Devil Enter Finance Foreground Fortune Greed Hobby Hogarth Honour Horse Published Ride Shop South Speculation Stocks Wheel William Wooden 1721 Clerics Denominations Flogged Fraud Gamble Honesty Queue Satirising Self Interest Villainy
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This print showcases William Hogarth's satirical masterpiece published in 1721, which brilliantly captures the essence of the South Sea Bubble. As we delve into this intricate engraving, a multitude of intriguing scenes unfolds before our eyes. In the foreground, individuals from various walks of life eagerly queue outside Devil's shop, symbolizing their relentless pursuit of wealth and fortune. Meanwhile, amidst the chaos, clerics representing different denominations engage in a game of chance, highlighting the moral corruption that often accompanies financial speculation. A whimsical touch is added as people joyfully ride on wooden hobby horses nearby – a stark contrast to the underlying greed and fraud depicted throughout the artwork. In another corner, Honor finds herself subjected to public humiliation within stocks by Villainy while Honesty suffers an even more brutal fate on a wheel with self-interest acting as confessor. These vivid illustrations serve as powerful metaphors for how integrity and virtue are broken down by societal pressures driven by personal gain. Hogarth's masterful storytelling through his engravings transports us back to 18th century England when financial schemes like the South Sea Bubble captivated society. This print serves as both a historical artifact and an enduring critique on human nature's susceptibility to greed and deceit.
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