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FRANCE: CREDIT, c1822. Credit is dead. Satirical print on credit, with a goose representing money. Wood engraving, c1822-28, from Images d Epinal, published by Jean-Charles Pellerin at Epinal, France
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FRANCE: CREDIT, c1822. Credit is dead. Satirical print on credit, with a goose representing money. Wood engraving, c1822-28, from Images d Epinal, published by Jean-Charles Pellerin at Epinal, France
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This satirical print from 1822 captures the sentiment of its time: "Credit is dead". Depicting a goose representing money, this wood engraving showcases the French perspective on the concept of credit. Published by Jean-Charles Pellerin in Epinal, France, as part of his Images d'Epinal collection, it reflects the prevailing attitudes towards financial trust during that era. The image features two men dressed in early 19th-century attire. One man holds a violin while wearing a hat adorned with text suggesting satire and stabbing at the idea of credit. The other man stands beside him, symbolizing death itself. Together they represent society's disillusionment with monetary systems based on trust and borrowing. The use of a goose to represent money adds an element of whimsy to this thought-provoking artwork. Geese were often associated with wealth due to their valuable feathers used for quills and down-filled bedding. By juxtaposing this symbol with the notion that credit is dead, the artist highlights both the fragility and absurdity inherent in financial systems. This print offers us a glimpse into historical perspectives on finance and serves as a reminder that human attitudes towards money have long been complex and ever-evolving. It invites contemplation about how our own views on credit may be influenced by societal shifts over time.
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