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The scholarship of the day by Gill. In pink: the rise of the franc
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The scholarship of the day by Gill. In pink: the rise of the franc
JLJ4619029 The scholarship of the day by Gill. In pink: the rise of the franc. In black: the drop and the wrong deeds. Stock securities leave for Belgium. One of the newspaper " La Lune " of September 16, 1866. Particular collection by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: The scholarship of the day by Gill. In pink: the rise of the franc. In black: the drop and the wrong deeds. Stock securities leave for Belgium. One of the newspaper " La Lune " of September 16, 1866. Particular collection); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
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The Scholarship of the Day by Gill captures the complex economic landscape of 19th-century France. In this thought-provoking print, Gill employs allegory and caricature to depict the rise and fall of the franc, as well as the consequences of financial misdeeds. The vibrant pink hue symbolizes the ascending value of the franc, representing moments of fortune and joy for those who held it. Conversely, in stark black, Gill portrays the drop in value and wrongdoings that led to economic crisis and misery. The depiction of stock securities leaving for Belgium highlights how wealth was being transferred out of France during this period. This particular artwork is a part of a collection featured in "La Lune" a newspaper from September 16,1866. It offers valuable insight into public sentiment surrounding poverty, wealth disparity, and economic fluctuations at that time. Gill's skillful use of symbolism invites viewers to reflect on human actions within an economic context. The juxtaposition between overweight figures representing prosperity and skinny paupers crying out for help emphasizes societal inequalities caused by monetary systems. Overall, this print serves as a reminder that financial circumstances have long influenced human lives – both positively and negatively – while urging us to consider our role in shaping economies.
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