Materialism Collection

For He Had Great Possessions, 1894, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
For He Had Great Possessions, 1894, (1912). Painting held at the Watts Gallery, Guildford, Surrey. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

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)

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). German-born philosopher, economist, political theorist, historian, sociologist, journalist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). German-born philosopher, economist, political theorist, historian, sociologist, journalist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). German-born philosopher, economist, political theorist, historian, sociologist, journalist

Suivez bien mon raisonnement, Eudoxie... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Suivez bien mon raisonnement, Eudoxie... 1844. Suivez bien mon raisonnement, Eudoxie...tout doit tendre a un but humanitaire

Diogenes Throwing away his Drinking Cup, 1651. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Diogenes Throwing away his Drinking Cup, 1651. The Greek philosopher went to drink from a pool using a cup. He saw a child drinking from his hands,

A dweller in Vanity Fair
LLM455786 A dweller in Vanity Fair by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dweller in Vanity Fair)

Ignorance
LLM455791 Ignorance by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ignorance. Illustration from Pilgrims Progress and other works by John Bunyan (James Sangster, c 1860)

Riches, plate 2 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving)
BCC393574 Riches, plate 2 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving) by Heemskerck, Maarten van (1498-1574) (after); 22.3x29.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Worshipping the Almighty Dollar, 1907 (lithograph)
2622462 Worshipping the Almighty Dollar, 1907 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mahavira gives away all his possessions and renounces the world
874168 Mahavira gives away all his possessions and renounces the world, (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 10.9 x7.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Gathering the Things of this World, regardless of the Celestial Crown offered (engraving)
672365 Gathering the Things of this World, regardless of the Celestial Crown offered (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering the Things of this World)

Temptation, ca. 1850. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
Temptation, ca. 1850

Karl Marx (1818-1883), German philosopher

George Berkeley (1685-1753), Irish bishop and philosopher, opposed materialism, and founded a form of Idealism. Date: circa 1740

Ludwig And. Feuerbach
LUDWIG ANDREAS FEUERBACH German philosopher, pupil of Hegel but turned to naturalistic materialism, opposing organised religion

Of Auaryce or Couetyse and prodygalyte, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF483410 Of Auaryce or Couetyse and prodygalyte, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Consumer society: bar code printed on womans head
MODEL RELEASED. Consumer society. Conceptual image of a bar code printed onto a womans head. This may represent the consumerisation of society

Woman and bar code. Conceptual image of a woman with a bar code. This may represent the use of bar codes for identification and security purposes

The Church Symbolised
After 2000 years, the Catholic Church rises unscathed above the clouds of freemasonry, rationalism, reform, laicism, communism, materialism, atheism and anticlericalism

BERKELEY (1685-1753)
GEORGE BERKELEY Irish bishop and philosopher, opposed materialism

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"Exploring the Depths of Materialism: From Art to Philosophy" In George Frederick Watts' thought-provoking painting "For He Had Great Possessions, 1894, " we witness a poignant portrayal of materialism's grip on humanity. The artist skillfully captures the allure and consequences of excessive wealth. As we delve into Karl Marx's groundbreaking work "Das Kapital" (1867), we encounter a comprehensive critique of capitalism and its inherent materialistic tendencies. Marx challenges society to question the relentless pursuit of wealth and its impact on human relationships. George Berkeley, an influential philosopher, offers us a different perspective on materialism. His philosophical treatise prompts us to contemplate the nature of reality beyond mere physical possessions. Are our desires for material goods blinding us from true fulfillment? "The Worship of Wealth" (1834) engraving exposes society's obsession with riches during the early 19th century. It serves as a stark reminder that unchecked they are lead to moral decay and spiritual bankruptcy. Similar themes are echoed in John Bunyan's allegorical novel "A dweller in Vanity Fair. " Through vivid imagery, he portrays how attachment to worldly possessions can distract individuals from their spiritual journey towards enlightenment. "Ignorance, " depicted in various forms throughout history, symbolizes one consequence of rampant materialism - a lack of awareness about life's deeper meaning and purpose. In plate 2 from "The Vicissitude of Human Things" (1564), an engraving titled "Riches, " we witness how excessive wealth can bring both fortune and downfall. This cautionary tale reminds us that true value lies not solely in earthly treasures but also in intangible qualities such as love, compassion, and wisdom. "Worshipping the Almighty Dollar" (1907) lithograph satirically highlights society's unwavering devotion to money at any cost. It serves as a wake-up call against prioritizing financial gain over human well-being and spiritual growth.