Fine Art Print : South Sea Bubble 1720
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South Sea Bubble 1720
The South Sea Bubble. A satirical image showing a goat sitting atop the human wheel of fortune with a sign saying Who l I Ride just below. There is a winged devil with a scythe on the left, throwing chunks of Fortunes body to a greedy crowd and at the bottom, Trade lies dead. The monument on the right reads: This monument was erected in memory of the destruction of the city by the South Sea in 1720. This refers to the financial crisis in Britain in 1720 when the South Sea Company offered to take on over half the national debt in return for further concessions. Its 100 shares rapidly rose to 1000 before the bubble burst, leaving thousands ruined
Media ID 575814
© Mary Evans Picture Library
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.2cm (20" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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