'A monument dedicated to posterity in commemoration of ye incredible folly transacted in ... 1720'. Artist: Bernard Baron

'A monument dedicated to posterity in commemoration of ye incredible folly transacted in ... 1720'. Artist: Bernard Baron

1-237-166 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'A monument dedicated to posterity in commemoration of ye incredible folly transacted in ... 1720'. The figure of Fortune is conducted by Folly in a chair drawn by the South Sea and other Companies. The scene takes place in front of Jonathan's Coffee House, Change Alley, London. A satire on the South Sea Bubble of 1711-1720.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Bernard Baron, attributed to: French: Artist, printmaker, draughtsman, engraver
After
  1. Bernard Picart: French: Artist, printmaker

Picture Type
  1. Satire

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Politics Political Events South Sea Bubble (1711-1720)

Artistic Representations Allegories

Trade & Industry Finance

People Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4894x3570
File Size : 51,187kb


Aliases

  1. 19922
  1. 0220000025
  1. 1-237-166
  1. 1237166
  1. 19922
  1. 25
  1. A3

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