Opulence Collection (#3)

A wealthy man tipping, 1850
3478441 A wealthy man tipping, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a wealthy man tipping the attendant. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Domestic staff being dismissed, 1850
3478396 Domestic staff being dismissed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting domestic staff being dismissed by their employer, who has returned home unexpectedly)

A young mother changing her child, 1850
3478206 A young mother changing her child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young mother changing her child whilst he plays with the family cat)

James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas)
7337943 James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas) by Gascar, Henri (1634/5-1701); 228.6x162.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Princess Elizabeth (Elizabeth of Bohemia, The Winter Queen'), 1596-1662, aged seven, 1603 (oil on canvas)
7339104 Princess Elizabeth (Elizabeth of Bohemia, The Winter Queen'), 1596-1662, aged seven, 1603 (oil on canvas) by Peake, Robert

Late but Welcome, 1948 (oil on canvas)
658364 Late but Welcome, 1948 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 59.6x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Late but Welcome. Frank Moss Bennett (1874-1953). Oil on canvas

Men's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho)
8677224 Men's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men's costume of Bourg de Batz, Batz-sur-Mer)

A few cast off clothes (colour litho)
8635666 A few cast off clothes (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A few cast off clothes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Baccarat Trial (engraving)
8631287 The Baccarat Trial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baccarat Trial. Illustration from Black and White)

The will of Cecil Rhodes (b/w photo)
8672140 The will of Cecil Rhodes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The will of Cecil Rhodes)

The University Chest, Oxford (b/w photo)
8641659 The University Chest, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The University Chest, Oxford)

Wealth over looks (chromolitho)
8656448 Wealth over looks (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wealth over looks. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

I have the dough - all I need is someone to spend it! (colour litho)
8656665 I have the dough - all I need is someone to spend it! (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

And would you love me just as much if I were poor, George? (colour litho)
8656591 And would you love me just as much if I were poor, George? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

It's cheaper to give a dime than lend a dollar (colour litho)
8655883 It's cheaper to give a dime than lend a dollar (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: It's cheaper to give a dime than lend a dollar)

Latter part XIVth century women's headdress (litho)
8677496 Latter part XIVth century women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latter part XIVth century women's headdress)

IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses (litho)
8677406 IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses)

Women's headdress from 1890 (litho)
8677511 Women's headdress from 1890 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress from 1890)

Women's headdress of 1850 (litho)
8677509 Women's headdress of 1850 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress of 1850)

Women's headdress from 1810 (litho)
8677460 Women's headdress from 1810 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress from 1810)

Women's headdress of 1830 (litho)
8677417 Women's headdress of 1830 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress of 1830)

End XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho)
8677414 End XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: End XVIIIth century women's headdress)

Late XVIth century women's headdress (litho)
8677412 Late XVIth century women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Late XVIth century women's headdress)

Asia Minor women's headdress (litho)
8677404 Asia Minor women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asia Minor women's headdress)

Slavonic women's headdress (litho)
8677403 Slavonic women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slavonic women's headdress)

Ancient Assyrian women's headdress (litho)
8677395 Ancient Assyrian women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Assyrian women's headdress)

Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo)
8667348 Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Revised (litho)
8622944 Revised (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revised. March Fourth comes in like a tiger and goes out like an elephant)

The baby draws them even closer together (colour litho)
8629523 The baby draws them even closer together (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The baby draws them even closer together)

Their honeymoon among the hills (colour litho)
8629517 Their honeymoon among the hills (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Their honeymoon among the hills. Loose small print.); © Look and Learn

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1567-1601), 1596-1601 (oil painting)
7337892 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1567-1601), 1596-1601 (oil painting) by Gheeraerts, Marcus, the Younger (c.1561-1635); 119.4x94 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), 1834-45 (oil painting)
7338039 Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), 1834-45 (oil painting) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); 240x149.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Cathedral (La Seo, Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza). The tapestry museum. Flemish tapestry
7209766 Cathedral (La Seo, Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza). The tapestry museum. Flemish tapestry. Esther and Assuerus : the Banquet of Assuerus and the repudiate of Vasthi (Esther en Assuerus)

The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 1332 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634243 The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 1332 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Portrait of Charles I (reproduction, brown)
7342127 Portrait of Charles I (reproduction, brown) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); 40.7x30 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Anne of Denmark, 1574, c.1605 (oil on panel)
7339109 Anne of Denmark, 1574, c.1605 (oil on panel) by Critz, John de (1555-1641) (attr.to); 132x105.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A husband and wife in their home, 1850
3478361 A husband and wife in their home, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a husband and wife in their home. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A young girl on her deathbed, 1850
3478336 A young girl on her deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young girl on her deathbed. Illustrated by John Lawson. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Daughters beside their mother's deathbed, 1850
3478332 Daughters beside their mother's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughters beside their mother's deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A daughter beside her mother's deathbed, 1850
3478331 A daughter beside her mother's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughter beside her mother's deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Poverty and Plenty, 1850
3478302 Poverty and Plenty, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving titled Poverty and Plenty depicting two boys of the same age but from different economic upbringing)

Gentlemen in top hats greeting a lady wearing a fashionable hat, 1850
3478297 Gentlemen in top hats greeting a lady wearing a fashionable hat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting gentlemen in top hats greeting a lady wearing a fashionable hat)

A sailing race, 1850
3478478 A sailing race, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sailing race at the Royal Thames Yacht Club. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A lady ringing a bell, 1850
3478452 A lady ringing a bell, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a lady ringing a bell to call a servant to the drawing room. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Wealthy people making a toast, 1850
3478407 Wealthy people making a toast, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting wealthy people making a toast. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A nursemaid with her charges in the garden, 1850
3478106 A nursemaid with her charges in the garden, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a nursemaid with her charges in the garden)

A group of children with a typical mid-nineteenth century magic lantern, 1850
3478231 A group of children with a typical mid-nineteenth century magic lantern, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a group of children with a typical mid-nineteenth century magic lantern)

A mother and son, 1850
3478190 A mother and son, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a mother and son. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Opulence: A Tapestry of Extravagance and Grandeur" Step into the world of opulence, where political ravishment and danger intertwine with artistic masterpieces. Gillray's satirical artwork "Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger. " transports us to a time of intrigue and power struggles. From politics to royalty, the Coronation of the Shah of Iran captures a momentous occasion filled with regal splendor. The grandeur continues as we venture into Harrods, an iconic symbol of luxury in Kensington, London, and is here that opulence finds its home. In contrast, within an ISKCON temple in Sarcelles stands a picture depicting Radha and Krishna—a divine representation amidst opulent surroundings. This juxtaposition reminds us that true richness lies beyond material possessions. Traveling further to Chateau de Villandry in France's Loire Valley reveals gardens meticulously designed to showcase nature's beauty alongside architectural magnificence. Here, opulence harmoniously coexists with simplicity. Rembrandt van Rhijn's painting "The Parable of the Rich Fool" serves as a cautionary tale against excessive wealth without purpose or compassion. Similarly, Zhuravlev's artwork "After the Marriage" explores how love can be overshadowed by materialism. Titian's masterpiece "The Tribute Money" portrays opulence through rich colors and intricate details while conveying deeper messages about duty and responsibility. Doetechum’s depiction of "The Parable of the Talents" urges us to embrace our talents for personal growth rather than hoarding them away. Witnessing John Duke Berry’s household exchanging New Year gifts offers insight into lavish traditions among nobility throughout history. Meanwhile, at Waldorf Astoria Hotel, modern-day luxury seamlessly blends classic elegance with contemporary comforts. Finally, immerse yourself in Salalah's Al-Husn Souq where local frankincense perfumes are presented in ornate gold and glass bottles.