Class Divide Collection

Illustration satirising aspects of class divide during the French Revolution 1795
5304794 Illustration satirising aspects of class divide during the French Revolution 1795; (add.info.: Illustration satirising aspects of class divide during the French Revolution 1795)

The Nieuwe Vismarkt (New Fish Market) in Amsterdam, 1655-1692. Creator: Emanuel de Witte
The Nieuwe Vismarkt (New Fish Market) in Amsterdam, 1655-1692

L'agriculture consideree, le Comte de Veaux, 1789. Creator: Jean Baptiste Morret
L'agriculture consideree, le Comte de Veaux, 1789

Irish Life, c.1910 (litho)
IL433760 Irish Life, c.1910 (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrayal of life in Ireland in the early 18th century)

I am Edward, King of England, 1923 (colour litho)
IL439851 I am Edward, King of England, 1923 (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain)

The little Prince of Poverty passed in, 1923 (colour litho)
IL439855 The little Prince of Poverty passed in, 1923 (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain)

The two went and stood side by side before a great mirror, 1923 (colour litho)
IL439857 The two went and stood side by side before a great mirror, 1923 (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rich couple speak to a pair of drunken carpenters cooking & eating in the street
468798 Rich couple speak to a pair of drunken carpenters cooking & eating in the street, 1843 (colour litho) by Jukowsky, Rudolf (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Paleagar delivering a letter to grandees on a beach, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478577 Paleagar delivering a letter to grandees on a beach, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paleagar, illustration from L Inde Francaise)

The Hold-Up, 1921 (litho)
874632 The Hold-Up, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 28.26 x21.91 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

Butler, c. 1827 (w / c on paper)
621508 Butler, c.1827 (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 24.1x15.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

Contending for a Seat, plate 2 from Theatrical Pleasures
740527 Contending for a Seat, plate 2 from Theatrical Pleasures, 1827 (hand-coloured engraving) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peasants giving tithes, Alpine region, c. 1800-18 (coloured engraving)
468768 Peasants giving tithes, Alpine region, c.1800-18 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Theatrical Pleasures, Plate 5: Feasting in the Saloon, ca. 1835. Creator: Theodore Lane
Theatrical Pleasures, Plate 5: Feasting in the Saloon, ca. 1835

Leisure and Labor, 1858 (oil on canvas)
496678 Leisure and Labor, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Mayer, Frank Blackwell (1827-89); 39.5x57.9 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

A bourgeoise, a peasant and a noble women, 14th century (1849). Artist: A Bisson
Bourgeoise, peasant and noble women, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version based on original painted windows in the church of Moulins, Bourbonnais, France

The Army Cook and the Bourgeois, c1824-1866. Artist: Paul Gavarni
The Army Cook and the Bourgeois, c1824-1866

Syntax Preaching, 1813. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Syntax Preaching, 1813. Dr Syntax preaches from a pulpit with a sounding board over it. The pews are reserved for the moneyed classes (a servant sits outside the pew)

The Cottage. The man warming his hands at the fire is a rural worker. This one room has to provide living and sleeping accommodation for his wife and large family

The Tree of Battles, c. 1880 (litho)
KW441332 The Tree of Battles, c.1880 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a 15th century manuscript)

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"Class Divide: A Reflection of Society's Dichotomy" In the vibrant year of 1923, a striking color lithograph captures the contrasting lives of Edward, King of England, and the Little Prince of Poverty. Side by side before a grand mirror, their worlds collide in an intricate dance that exposes the stark reality of class division. Amidst this visual narrative, we witness a rich couple engaging with drunken carpenters cooking and eating on the streets. The encounter serves as a poignant reminder that wealth does not always breed empathy or understanding for those less fortunate. Meanwhile, Paleagar delivers a letter to grandees on a serene beach in an earlier era. This colorful lithograph from 1827-35 reminds us that even then, social hierarchies were deeply ingrained within society. The theme continues with "The Hold-Up, " depicted in a powerful lithograph from 1921. It portrays how economic disparities can lead to desperation and criminality when individuals are left without opportunities for advancement. A glimpse into history reveals more facets of class divide; an elegant butler captured in watercolor circa 1827 symbolizes servitude and subservience. Similarly, "Contending for a Seat" showcases theatrical pleasures tainted by competition among different classes vying for status and recognition. Traveling back further in time through an enchanting colored engraving from c. 1800-18 depicts peasants giving tithes amidst Alpine landscapes—a testament to how societal divisions have persisted across centuries. "Theatrical Pleasures" offers another window into this complex issue—Plate 5 shows feasting in saloons during ca. 1835—an indulgence reserved primarily for those privileged enough to revel in leisure while others labor tirelessly outside its walls. Leisure versus labor is further explored through "Leisure and Labor, " an oil painting crafted in 1858 which juxtaposes idleness against industriousness—a constant reminder that one's social standing often dictates the opportunities available.