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CARTOON: FERDINAND WARD. The Little Napoleon of Wall Street in exile
CARTOON: FERDINAND WARD.
The " Little Napoleon of Wall Street" in exile. The friends of his " flush" days don t care to know him now. Corrupt investor Ferdinand Ward as Napoleon in exile with the New York City skyline behind him. American cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper for Puck, 21 October 1885
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Media ID 12320998
1885 Burr Businessman Exile Ferdinand Frederick Front Page Investor Little Magazine Napoleon New York City October Opper Puck Skyline Wall Street Ward Con Man Corrupt Swindler
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.2cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Ferdinand Ward, known as the "Little Napoleon of Wall Street" during his time in exile. The image depicts a cartoon representation of Ward, created by Frederick Burr Opper for Puck magazine in October 1885. Ward was once a prominent and corrupt investor who swindled countless individuals out of their hard-earned money. However, after his fraudulent activities were exposed, he found himself abandoned by those who had once been his friends during his lavish "flush" days. In this artwork, Ward is portrayed as Napoleon Bonaparte in exile, with the iconic New York City skyline serving as a backdrop. This clever comparison highlights the downfall and isolation that Ward experienced following his exposure as a con man. The artist's skillful use of satire and symbolism adds depth to this piece. By depicting Ward as Napoleon, Opper emphasizes both the grandeur and ultimate demise of an individual who wielded immense power but ultimately succumbed to corruption. This print serves not only as a historical artifact but also as a cautionary tale about greed and deceit within the world of finance. It reminds us that even those who appear invincible can be brought down by their own actions.
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