A satire on the South Sea Bubble, 1720. Artist: B Baron

A satire on the South Sea Bubble, 1720. Artist: B Baron

1-620-867 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

A satire on the South Sea Bubble, 1720. 'A monument dedicated to posterity in commemoration of ye incredible folly transacted in ... 1720', 1720. The figure of Fortune is conducted by Folly in a chair drawn by the South Sea and other Companies.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. B Baron, attributed to: : Artist, painter
After
  1. Bernard Picart: French: Artist, printmaker

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Allegory
  2. 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

Artistic Representations Satires

Locations & Buildings Other

People Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3325x2354
File Size : 22,931kb


Aliases

  1. 18908
  1. q8030696
  1. 0220005533
  1. 1-620-867
  1. 1620867
  1. 18908

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