Spendthrift Collection

In The Hands Of The Philistines (engraving)
1064614 In The Hands Of The Philistines (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In The Hands Of The Philistines)

The Spendthrift
LLM461378 The Spendthrift by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spendthrift. Illustration for People I have Met by E C Grenville-Murray (Vizetelly)

Caricature satirising French aristocratic emigres, c. 1792 (colour litho)
CHT268773 Caricature satirising French aristocratic emigres, c.1792 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Vapours or The Accounts Day, plate 62 from Le Bon Genre
STC120493 The Vapours or The Accounts Day, plate 62 from Le Bon Genre, 1813 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

People I Have Met, the Spendthrift (engraving)
1106958 People I Have Met, the Spendthrift (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: People I Have Met, the Spendthrift)

Caricature of Baron Georges Eugene Haussmann (1809-91) as a builders mate, c
CHT163417 Caricature of Baron Georges Eugene Haussmann (1809-91) as a builders mate, c.1870 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Quae Genus with a Spendthrift, from The History of Johnny Quae Genus, The Li
Quae Genus with a Spendthrift, from " The History of Johnny Quae Genus, The Little Foundling of the Late Doctor Syntax", September 1, 1821

Leo X, (1475-1521), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Leo X, (1475-1521), 1830. Pope Leo X (1475-1521) born into the prominent political and banking Medici family of Florence, pope from 9 March 1513 to his death in 1521 he was a patron of the arts

The Rakes Progress - The Levee, 1720-1735, (1920). Artist: William Hogarth
The Rakes Progress - The Level, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

The Saveall, or Economy, 1828. Artist: Thomas McLean
The Saveall, or Economy, 1828. The Duke of Wellington stands between Apsley House, (his future home - still under construction), and the Triumphal Arch on Constitution Hill

Spendthrift Wasteful Woman act III scene V Play
The Spendthrift of the Wasteful Woman, act III, scene V, from the Play by Thomas Asselijn (Joanna and the Polish Jewish Traders), The Spilpenning, scene from the third company, fifth stage

The 9th Duke of Manchester
William Angus Drogo Montagu, 9th Duke of Manchester (3 March 1877 9 February 1947), styled Viscount Mandeville from 1890 to 1892

Cartoon, Good sense, WW1
Cartoon, Good sense. An extravagant wife explains to her soldier husband why she had to buy such expensive clothes, and travel home by taxi. Date: 1916

Retrenchment Economy Reform, or the Cunning Jeweller, 1822 (colour etching)
XCF290955 Retrenchment Economy Reform, or the Cunning Jeweller, 1822 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: labelled Lady Conyngham)

The Spendthrift or the Wasteful Woman, act III, scene V, from the Play by Thomas Asselijn, Joanna and the Polish Jewish Traders, Cornelis Troost, 1741

Extravagant Wife
The complacent husband and the spendthrift wife - tradespeople queuing at the door with expensive clothes and other wares

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"The Spendthrift: A Satirical Journey Through History and Society" Step into the world of extravagance, as depicted in various artworks throughout history. From engravings to caricatures, these pieces shed light on the spendthrift nature of individuals and societies. In "In The Hands Of The Philistines, " an engraving captures the essence of recklessness with money. Similarly, "The Spendthrift" caricature satirizes French aristocratic emigres during a time when opulence knew no bounds. Witness the consequences of lavish spending in "The Vapours or The Accounts Day. " This plate from Le Bon Genre reveals how financial irresponsibility can lead to anxiety and stress. Through "People I Have Met, the Spendthrift, " we encounter individuals who squander their wealth without any regard for tomorrow. Meanwhile, a humorous portrayal of Baron Georges Eugene Haussmann as a builder's mate highlights his extravagant urban development projects. Join Quae Genus on his journey through history in "Quae Genus with a Spendthrift. " This illustration from The History of Johnny Quae Genus showcases how excessive spending can impact generations to come. Even powerful figures like Leo X were not immune to indulgence. In this 1830 depiction, we see that even popes could fall prey to reckless financial habits. William Hogarth's iconic series, "The Rake's Progress, " portrays one man's descent into ruin due to his extravagant lifestyle. In particular, "The Levee" scene shows how excessive spending can lead to social downfall. However, not all is lost. Thomas McLean's artwork titled "The Saveall or Economy" reminds us that there is wisdom in frugality and saving for rainy days. Even during times of war like World War I, cartoons such as "Good Sense" emphasize the importance of responsible spending amidst challenging circumstances.