Capitalism Collection

CAPITALIST PYRAMID, 1911. American Socialist poster

CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1889. The Bosses of the Senate. American anti-trust cartoon, 1889, by Joseph Keppler

Poster against American capitalism, showing a man in a stranglehold, with a stars and stripes design on the aggressors sleeve. 1944

Victorian satirical cartoon capitalism and the middleman
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. capitalism and the middleman

French poster for the Socialist Party (SFIO)
A French poster for the Socialist Party SFIO (French Section of the Workers International), showing men who have fought in the First World War facing up to a degenerate capitalist kneeling down to

Crush Capitalism or be crushed by it! Soviet Political poster by Deni Viktor 1919

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1879. The Modern Colossus of (Rail) Roads. American cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1879, attacking the railroad trust formed by William Henry Vanderbilt (top), Cyrus W

STOCK EXCHANGE, 1963. Stock brokers trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photographed by Thomas J. O Halloran, 26 September 1963

Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867)
Karl Marx (1818-1883). German philosopher, political theorist, and socialist revolutionary. Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867). A Critique of Political Economy (1867)

Street scene, Nollendorfplatz, West Berlin, Germany
Street scene in Nollendorfplatz, West Berlin, Germany, showing the Metropol building (Neues Schauspielhaus or New Theatre), used at various times as a theatre, a concert hall and a cinema

The Real Enemy
The real social enemy is the capitalist who tramples the people and grabs the gold

Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1)
5668996 Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867; (add.info)

The frantic capitalist world in the Paris Bourse, by Gustave Dore
2602357 The frantic capitalist world in the Paris Bourse, by Gustave Dore by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The frantic capitalist world in the Paris Bourse)

Socialism crushing business (colour litho)
8673234 Socialism crushing business (colour litho) by Austrian School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socialism crushing business)

The capitalists seeking subsidies from the American government at the Congress
NWI4958472 The capitalists seeking subsidies from the American government at the Congress, ironically appoints as the army of Coxey

Radical French poster illustrating the triumph of the workers over capitalism. Circa 1900
UIG5634510 Radical French poster illustrating the triumph of the workers over capitalism. Circa 1900.

The Only Way Out (litho)
8673353 The Only Way Out (litho) by Batho, Harold Outram (1888-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Only Way Out. Cartoon on state versus private onership of the mining industry in)

Trades Union Congress Conference, Scarborough, 1925 (litho)
8673324 Trades Union Congress Conference, Scarborough, 1925 (litho) by Batho, Harold Outram (1888-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trades Union Congress Conference, Scarborough, 1925)

Title page of 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867
5668995 Title page of 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867; (add.info.: Karl Marx (1818-1883)); Photo © AF Fotografie.

British poster warning of the threat posed by the cooperative movement, 1897 (litho)
8673238 British poster warning of the threat posed by the cooperative movement, 1897 (litho) by Huskinson, Edward Peter (1877-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Justice crashed anarchy but saved monopolies. Caricature by W.A.Rogers, 1888
NWI4958476 Justice crashed anarchy but saved monopolies. Caricature by W.A.Rogers, 1888.; (add.info.: Justice crashed anarchy but saved monopolies)

Henry Charles Carey
3078253 Henry Charles Carey; (add.info.: Portrait of Henry Charles Carey (1793-1879) an American economist of the American School of Capitalism

The Subsidised Mine Owner (litho)
8673336 The Subsidised Mine Owner (litho) by Batho, Harold Outram (1888-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Subsidised Mine Owner - Poor Beggar)

Evolution of a capitalist (colour litho)
8656451 Evolution of a capitalist (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evolution of a capitalist. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Illustration for Foolish Finance by Gideon Wurdz, 1905 (litho)
8634446 Illustration for Foolish Finance by Gideon Wurdz, 1905 (litho) by Goldsmith, Wallace (1873-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Foolish Finance compiled by Gideon Wurdz)

Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx title page of the first 1872 Russian language
5669001 Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx title page of the first 1872 Russian language edition of published in 1867; (add.info)

Work will be the Master of the Universe, 1922-1923 (poster)
2419980 Work will be the Master of the Universe, 1922-1923 (poster); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History. Russia (USSR). "Work will be the Master of the Universe"

Karl Marx (1818-1883) German politician economist and philosopher one of the authors of Communist Party Manifesto (1848)
1711763 Karl Marx (1818-1883) German politician economist and philosopher one of the authors of Communist Party Manifesto (1848), here c

Don José de Salamanca, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Don Jose de Salamanca, 1860. A...capitalist, one of the most eminent of railway-contractors...he became a member of the Spanish press

Sir Ernest Cassel, 1909. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Sir Ernest Cassel, 1909

Sir Ernest Cassel, 1909. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Sir Ernest Cassel, 1909

Nikolai Khristianovich Bunge, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly... between 1880 and 1886 Creator: Unknown
Nikolai Khristianovich Bunge, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, between 1880 and 1886

Rich man strives to rise, by the poor mans labour
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, The Rich man strives to rise, by the poor mans labour

Victorian satire on capitalism and labour
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on capitalism and labour. A greed capitalist boss carried on the backs of his workers. 1890

Soviet propaganda poster from 1919, either death to capitalism, or death under the foot of capitalism
FAT4940289 Soviet propaganda poster from 1919, either death to capitalism, or death under the foot of capitalism by Deni, Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946); (add.info)

The close connection with the working people - pledge for the power of the Red Army, Anonymous, 1927 (lithograph)
FIA5409722 The close connection with the working people - pledge for the power of the Red Army, Anonymous, 1927 (lithograph) by Russian School (20th century); Russian State Library, Moscow

Death to capitalism all over the world. Russian Communist Propagande poster, 1914 (poster)
JLJ4580813 Death to capitalism all over the world. Russian Communist Propagande poster, 1914 (poster) by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); Narodni Galerie, Prague

Them and Us, 1931 (colour litho)
XCF347808 Them and Us, 1931 (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection

Ukrainians and Russians Agree: Nobody is Above the Working Man (litho)
SNG140492 Ukrainians and Russians Agree: Nobody is Above the Working Man (litho) by Mayakovsky, Vladimir (1894-1930); Private Collection; Photo © Barbara Singer

Bolshevik poster depicting Lenin sweeping away emperors, clergy and capitalists, 1917 (colour litho)
PNP367395 Bolshevik poster depicting Lenin sweeping away emperors, clergy and capitalists, 1917 (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Allegory of Social Strife, by Archibald Ziegler
An Allegory of Social Strife, a painting by Archibald Ziegler. A reflection on postwar mass unemployment and social unrest, recalling the 1926 General Strike. late 1920s

The Fool makes money when the wise man begs
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. The Fool makes money when the wise man begs; Just so - It was a goose that laid the golden eggs

CHILD LABOR CARTOON, c1912. A Little Child Shall Feed Them. American anti-child-labor cartoon by Art Young, c1912

Anti-Trust Cartoon, 1904
ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1904. President Theodore Roosevelt is shown directing his Attorney General, Philander Chase Knox, to ease the enforcement of anti-trust legislation in the election year of 1904

CARTOON: MONOPOLIES, 1883. The Tournament of Today. American cartoon, 1883, depicting the unequal contest between labor and monopoly, the latter prominently supported by W.H. Vanderbilt, Cyrus W

The Miser Molier
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19th Century Albert Keller Capitalism Capitalist
19th, century, Albert, Keller, capitalism, capitalist, ceremony, colored, cremation, crematorium, crematory, death, engraving, fire, hat, high, society, incinerate, incineration, italian, Italy, men

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"Unveiling the Layers of Capitalism: A Historical Perspective" From the iconic American Socialist poster, "Capitalist Pyramid, 1911, " to Joseph Keppler's scathing anti-trust cartoon, "The Bosses of the Senate" in 1889, it has been a subject of intense scrutiny and critique. This French poster for the Socialist Party (SFIO) reflects the global reach of this economic system. As we delve into history, we encounter another powerful illustration by Keppler titled "The Modern Colossus of (Rail) Roads" from 1879. It attacks the railroad trust formed by influential figures like William Henry Vanderbilt and Jay Gould. These images highlight how they are consolidate power in few hands. In Karl Marx's seminal work "Das Kapital, " published in 1867, he dissected capitalism's inner workings and its impact on society. The Soviet political poster by Deni Viktor in 1919 echoes Marx's sentiment with its call to either crush or be crushed by capitalism. Moving forward to modern times, a snapshot captures stock brokers trading fervently on the floor of New York Stock Exchange in 1963. This image represents one facet of capitalist economies – financial markets driven by profit-seeking individuals. However, it is essential not to overlook how capitalism shapes our daily lives beyond economics. The street scene at Nollendorfplatz in West Berlin showcases both its presence and influence on urban landscapes worldwide. Moreover, Dmitri Stachievich Moor's striking artwork from 1920 depicts an insatiable capitalist devouring everything within its path – a reminder that unchecked greed can have dire consequences for society as a whole. Finally, an American flag above the entrance door to Wall Street symbolizes how deeply intertwined patriotism and they have become throughout history. These diverse hints collectively paint a complex picture - an economic system that has shaped societies across time and borders while eliciting both admiration and criticism.