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Social Pyramid
circa 1890: A cartoon showing groups of people bearing others on their shoulders ending with one man at the top. the words accompanying the layers are:- Royalty - I reign over you Church - I pray for you, Army - I shoot for you, Capitalism - I eat for you, The People - I work for you. Original Publication: The Socialist press - A Pyramid Which Must Collapse (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11772174
1890 1899 Army Balance Business Capitalism Cartoon Corporate Business Eating Government Level Politics Praying Royalty Shoulder Showing Text The End Working Accompanying Bearing Reign The People
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Social Pyramid (circa 1890) - A Powerful Satire on Societal Hierarchy
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. This photo print, titled "Social Pyramid" takes us back to the late 19th century, offering a thought-provoking commentary on the structure of society. The cartoon illustration depicts various groups of people carrying each other on their shoulders, forming a pyramid-like hierarchy. At its pinnacle stands one man who represents power and authority. Accompanying each layer are words that shed light on the roles these groups play in maintaining this social order. Royalty claims to reign over others, while the Church prays for them. The Army proudly proclaims to shoot for them, and Capitalism shamelessly admits to eating for them. Finally, at the base of this pyramid rests "The People" who work tirelessly for everyone else. Originally published in The Socialist Press, this image serves as a scathing critique of societal divisions and injustices prevalent during that era. It highlights how power is concentrated among a few privileged individuals or institutions while ordinary citizens bear the weight of their ambitions. With its vertical composition and balanced arrangement of figures, this portrait captures attention instantly. Its stark black and white format adds an air of timelessness to its message—a reminder that such hierarchies persist throughout history. As we gaze upon this archival piece from Hulton Archive/Getty Images collection at Fine Art Storehouse, it prompts reflection on our own contemporary society: How far have we come since then? Have we
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