Title
Satire of the South Sea Bubble
Caption
William Hogarth's print published in 1721, satirising the South Sea Bubble. People queue to enter Devil's shop, while he cuts up Fortune. Clerics of various denominations gamble (1.foreground) People ride on wooden hobby horse. Honour is flogged in the stocks by Villainy and Honesty is broken on the wheel with self-interest acting as confessor. Engraving
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07101_390005515
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,3Mb (3,8Mb) / 11,8in x 9,0in / 3543 x 2690 (300dpi)