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"Unveiling the Dark Secrets: A Glimpse into the World of Spoils" Thomas Nast's powerful cartoon exposes Boss Tweed's corruption

Background imageSpoils Collection: PART2A-00045

PART2A-00045
" To the victor belong the spoils" - Thomas Nast cartoon about Boss Tweed, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageSpoils Collection: Assyrian scribes note the numbers of enemy dead, prisoners and the spoils from a recent victory

Assyrian scribes note the numbers of enemy dead, prisoners and the spoils from a recent victory. After an unidentified 19th century artist

Background imageSpoils Collection: A Hunters Bag stone plinth duck partridge hunting gear

A Hunters Bag stone plinth duck partridge hunting gear
A Hunters Bag, On a stone plinth are a duck and partridge with hunting gear, spoils of the hunt, game, venison, Melchior d Hondecoeter, 1660 - 1695, canvas, oil paint (paint)

Background imageSpoils Collection: Jan de Hooghe 1650-1731 Anna de Hooghes Cousin

Jan de Hooghe 1650-1731 Anna de Hooghes Cousin
Jan de Hooghe (1650-1731). Anna de Hooghes Cousin, Dressed for Shooting, Portrait of Jan de Hooghe, the cousin of Anna de Hooghe, in hunting costume

Background imageSpoils Collection: Study sheet five vignettes medallion Dianas head

Study sheet five vignettes medallion Dianas head
Study sheet with five vignettes, above medallion with Dianas head, middle ape with glass and cake, left and right different attributes held together with ribbons

Background imageSpoils Collection: Queen distributes spoils

Queen distributes spoils
Queen distributes the spoils

Background imageSpoils Collection: Mutinous Sepoys Dividing Spoils From The History Of The Indian Mutiny Published 1858

Mutinous Sepoys Dividing Spoils From The History Of The Indian Mutiny Published 1858

Background imageSpoils Collection: Melchizedec & Abraham

Melchizedec & Abraham
A priest-king of Salem, he blesses Abrahams flock, and in return receives a tithe of the spoils of any victories Abraham may have over his enemies

Background imageSpoils Collection: To the Victor Belong the Spoils, George Harding, WW1

To the Victor Belong the Spoils, George Harding, WW1
Reproduction of a painting or sketch entitled To the Victor Belong the Spoils, by the American artist George Matthews Harding

Background imageSpoils Collection: ROME: ARCH OF TITUS. Detail of the relief on the Arch of Titus

ROME: ARCH OF TITUS. Detail of the relief on the Arch of Titus, depicting Roman soldiers bearing away the plundered treasures of the Temple of Jerusalem during the Siege of Jerusalem, 70 A.D

Background imageSpoils Collection: PANC2A-00029

PANC2A-00029
Victorious Hannibal on an elephant bringing trophies and Roman prisoners into a cheering arena in ancient Carthage. Hand-colored engraving of a 19t9h-century illustration

Background imageSpoils Collection: Greek Art. Greece. Delphi. The Stoa of the Athenians. c. 478

Greek Art. Greece. Delphi. The Stoa of the Athenians. c. 478
Greek Art. Greece. Delphi. The Stoa of the Athenians. Ancient building in the Sanctuary of Apollo. It was constructed c. 478-470 B.C. Early Classical period

Background imageSpoils Collection: WW1 - Spoils of Romania and Austria denied her share

WW1 - Spoils of Romania and Austria denied her share
WW1 - An illustration portraying Germany after its take over Romania, and its betrayal against the their loyal allies Austria

Background imageSpoils Collection: Emperor Romulus Augustus in battledress with

Emperor Romulus Augustus in battledress with Spolia Opima (rich spoils), and a Roman consul.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Background imageSpoils Collection: Bonzo spoils a perfectly good photograph by George Studdy

Bonzo spoils a perfectly good photograph by George Studdy
Bonzo spoils a perfectly good photograph -- he scratches his ear at the critical moment and distorts Chee-Kees image. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Background imageSpoils Collection: Cartoon, German sword with loot from Belgium, WW1

Cartoon, German sword with loot from Belgium, WW1
Cartoon showing a German sword with two moneybags impaled on it, representing loot taken from Brussels and Liege during the invasion of Belgium in the early days of the First World War

Background imageSpoils Collection: You Laughing ? Victor Belong Spoils Harper Weekly

You Laughing ? Victor Belong Spoils Harper Weekly
Artokoloro

Background imageSpoils Collection: Q loaded spoils India Britain March 6 1788 ca

Q loaded spoils India Britain March 6 1788 ca
Artokoloro

Background imageSpoils Collection: French Spoils from China Exhibited at the Palace of the Tuileries, France

French Spoils from China Exhibited at the Palace of the Tuileries, France

Background imageSpoils Collection: The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek

The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek
XJL86545 The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek by Francken, Frans II (1581-1642); 57x77 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageSpoils Collection: The Triumph of Caesar, Plate 6, engraved by Robert van Audenaerde, 1692 (engraving)

The Triumph of Caesar, Plate 6, engraved by Robert van Audenaerde, 1692 (engraving)
XJF472267 The Triumph of Caesar, Plate 6, engraved by Robert van Audenaerde, 1692 (engraving) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpoils Collection: Sikh troops dividing the spoil taken from mutineers, from The History of the

Sikh troops dividing the spoil taken from mutineers, from The History of the
KW274760 Sikh troops dividing the spoil taken from mutineers, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Background imageSpoils Collection: Ceres Vanquishing the Attributes of War (oil on canvas)

Ceres Vanquishing the Attributes of War (oil on canvas)
XIR176614 Ceres Vanquishing the Attributes of War (oil on canvas) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649); 115x96 cm; Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg

Background imageSpoils Collection: The Dispute over the Golden Baton or The Dispute between the Spanish and the Dutch

The Dispute over the Golden Baton or The Dispute between the Spanish and the Dutch
XIR168311 The Dispute over the Golden Baton or The Dispute between the Spanish and the Dutch over Trade in the Indies, 1609 (oil on canvas) by French School

Background imageSpoils Collection: Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) Before Ferdinand II (1452-1516) of Aragon and Isabella

Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) Before Ferdinand II (1452-1516) of Aragon and Isabella
XIR159017 Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) Before Ferdinand II (1452-1516) of Aragon and Isabella (1451-1504) of Castille, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Deveria

Background imageSpoils Collection: Russo-Japanese War - General Kuroki inspecting captured guns

Russo-Japanese War - General Kuroki inspecting captured guns
Russo-Japanese War - Count Tamemoto Kuroki GCMG (18441923) General in the Imperial Japanese Army, inspecting captured Russian guns. Date: circa 1905

Background imageSpoils Collection: Map of Germany post World War II

Map of Germany post World War II

Background imageSpoils Collection: Halt! President Rutherford B. Hayes bars influence peddlers from entering U. S. Civil Service

Halt! President Rutherford B. Hayes bars influence peddlers from entering U. S. Civil Service. American cartoon by C
CARTOON: CIVIL SERVICE. Halt! President Rutherford B. Hayes bars influence peddlers from entering U.S. Civil Service. American cartoon by C.S. Reinhart, 1877

Background imageSpoils Collection: NAST: SPOILS SYSTEM. Let Us Cease These Contests for Spoils. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, c1870

NAST: SPOILS SYSTEM. Let Us Cease These Contests for Spoils. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, c1870

Background imageSpoils Collection: CONKLING / PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed. New York (meaning business). I know what you DO want

CONKLING / PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed. New York (meaning business). I know what you DO want
CONKLING/PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed. New York (meaning business). " I know what you DO want!" American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1881

Background imageSpoils Collection: SUBJECTS BEFORE ALMANZOR. The spoils from the capture of Leon brought before Almanzor (al-Mansur)

SUBJECTS BEFORE ALMANZOR. The spoils from the capture of Leon brought before Almanzor (al-Mansur), c988. Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageSpoils Collection: ROME: ARCH OF TITUS. Relief on the Arch of Titus depicting Roman soldiers bearing away

ROME: ARCH OF TITUS. Relief on the Arch of Titus depicting Roman soldiers bearing away the plundered treasures of the Temple of Jerusalem during the Siege of Jerusalem, 70 A.D. Wood engraving

Background imageSpoils Collection: SOUTH AFRICA: WARRIORS. Kaffir warriors returning victorious from battle

SOUTH AFRICA: WARRIORS. Kaffir warriors returning victorious from battle. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after a drawing by Edouard Riou

Background imageSpoils Collection: PIRATES, 1705. Pirates dividing the spoils. Color engraving, detail from Nicolas de Fers Map of

PIRATES, 1705. Pirates dividing the spoils. Color engraving, detail from Nicolas de Fers Map of America, 1705

Background imageSpoils Collection: AMERICA: PIRATES, 1705. Pirates dividing the spoils. Engraved detail from Nicolas de Fers map of

AMERICA: PIRATES, 1705. Pirates dividing the spoils. Engraved detail from Nicolas de Fers map of America, 1705

Background imageSpoils Collection: PIRATES: BLACKBEARD. Blackbeard buries his treasure. Wood engraving, 1887, after Howard Pyle

PIRATES: BLACKBEARD. Blackbeard buries his treasure. Wood engraving, 1887, after Howard Pyle

Background imageSpoils Collection: To the victor belong the spoils

To the victor belong the spoils. Illustration shows two young boys fighting and a young girl holding a doll, standing nearby. Date 1914 June 27

Background imageSpoils Collection: Italian Troops capture Ottoman Standard

Italian Troops capture Ottoman Standard
Italo-Turkish War - Libya - The flag of the Prophet captured by Italian soldiers during fighting on October 26th 1911 Date: 1911

Background imageSpoils Collection: Egypt - Tourists hassled by locals

Egypt - Tourists hassled by locals
Humourous postcard, depicting the hardships endured by European Tourists in Egypt, cornered by a vast horde of helpful Egyptians who are aggressively " Dividing the Spoils" !

Background imageSpoils Collection: CONFECTIONERs SHOP 1827

CONFECTIONERs SHOP 1827
A young well-off mother spoils her little girl with sweets; the shop also sells jellies, sugar-plums and jams etc

Background imageSpoils Collection: Crinoline Spoils Dancing

Crinoline Spoils Dancing
The men are forced out of the ballroom. There is barely enough room to accomodate the crinolined belles. A page in an attempt to serve tea tilts forward precariously



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"Unveiling the Dark Secrets: A Glimpse into the World of Spoils" Thomas Nast's powerful cartoon exposes Boss Tweed's corruption, revealing the spoils of his ill-gotten gains. The Peninsular War leaves behind a haunting image - six French drums, silent reminders of the spoils of war. In a poignant WW1 cartoon titled "The Happy Meeting, " soldiers return home to their loved ones, but their eyes betray the unseen spoils they carry within. Torquatus' heart-wrenching decision condemns his own son to death, highlighting the tragic consequences that sometimes accompany political spoils. Embriaco's rejection in Lorenzo Lorenzi's painting challenges our perception of wealth and power as he turns away from material gain. Marcellus dedicates the spoils of war to Jupiter in Guillielmus Becanuss' artwork, reminding us that even victories come with sacrifices and offerings. Amba Alagi falls after Amba Aradam in an intense battle for dominance, leaving behind a trail of conquered lands and bittersweet spoils. The Quarry at Etangs de Commelles captures nature's beauty amidst human endeavors; here lies another kind of spoil - extracted from earth but not without consequence. Coomassie engraving showcases the aftermaths of conflict as captured by artists who document both triumphs and losses through visual representations of war-time spoils. An Apulian red-figure volute crater depicts Achilles sacrificing Trojan prisoners at Patroclus' funeral - a chilling reminder that even heroes are not immune to claiming their own share of gruesome spoils on this ancient battlefield. The Miseries and Misfortunes series portrays "The Pyre, " where Pierre Giffart and Sebastien Le Clerc illustrate how wars leave behind devastating ruins while humans scavenge for spoils amidst the chaos.