Opulence Collection (#4)

The Athlete, 1850 (engraving)
3478013 The Athlete, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration titled The Athlete depicting a young boy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A glass virginal from Austria
3507391 A glass virginal from Austria; (add.info.: A glass virginal, an early spinet with the strings parallel to the keyboard, typically rectangular, from Austria)

A glass virginal from Austria
3507390 A glass virginal from Austria; (add.info.: A glass virginal, an early spinet with the strings parallel to the keyboard, typically rectangular, from Austria)

A mother comforting her daughter, 1850
3478225 A mother comforting her daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother comforting her daughter. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A maid comforting the young widow, 1850
3478224 A maid comforting the young widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a maid comforting the young widow. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A nursemaid feeding her charges, 1850
3478200 A nursemaid feeding her charges, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a nursemaid feeding her charges their breakfast. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Two gentlemen smoking a cigar and talking after dinner, 1850
3478049 Two gentlemen smoking a cigar and talking after dinner, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting two gentlemen smoking a cigar and talking after dinner)

A father and son, 1850
3478162 A father and son, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father and son walking through the countryside. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A fashionable croquet party, 1850
3477971 A fashionable croquet party, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a fashionable croquet party. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

They settle in their new home (colour litho)
8629520 They settle in their new home (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: They settle in their new home. Loose small print.); © Look and Learn

They spend long afternoons by the river (colour litho)
8629519 They spend long afternoons by the river (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: They spend long afternoons by the river)

Mayo College cricket eleven, 1906 (b/w photo)
8673279 Mayo College cricket eleven, 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mayo College cricket eleven, 1906)

Children of the rich in London entertaining disabled children in hospital (litho)
8672125 Children of the rich in London entertaining disabled children in hospital (litho) by Flere, H. H. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Room of Thakur Bahadur Suih of Dhingae Bikaner House (b/w photo)
8673275 Room of Thakur Bahadur Suih of Dhingae Bikaner House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Room of Thakur Bahadur Suih of Dhingae Bikaner House)

Lady Leflet (colour litho)
8635655 Lady Leflet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Leflet, benefactor of the Abbey of St John the Baptist, Colchester, 11th Century)

Banquet in the house of a patrician Roman (engraving)
8635723 Banquet in the house of a patrician Roman (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banquet in the house of a patrician Roman)

Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht (colour litho)
8635564 Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht)

Women's headdress late in the time of Louis XVI (litho)
8677419 Women's headdress late in the time of Louis XVI (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress late in the time of Louis XVI)

I trust you won't think me abrupt (colour litho)
8655827 I trust you won't think me abrupt (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I trust you won't think me abrupt)

Wealth over looks (chromolitho)
8656450 Wealth over looks (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wealth over looks. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo)
8667347 Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl Standing before a Mirror, 1668 (oil on panel)
5859336 Girl Standing before a Mirror, 1668 (oil on panel) by Netscher, Caspar (1639-84); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Caspar Netscher)

Portrait of a Man, c.1480-1500 (oil on wood)
XOS5876688 Portrait of a Man, c.1480-1500 (oil on wood) by Dutch School, (15th century); 52.5x38 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Northeastern France or the Burgundian Netherlands)

The Death of a Stingy - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving)
ICA4949984 The Death of a Stingy - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Romanesque art: Lazarus and the evil rich, The Feast of the rich, 13th century (fresco)
JEB4918068 Romanesque art: Lazarus and the evil rich, The Feast of the rich, 13th century (fresco); (add.info.: Romanesque art: Lazarus and the evil rich, The Feast of the rich)

Festival of Mariyamma in Boloor, 1828
3480389 Festival of Mariyamma in Boloor, 1828; (add.info.: Festival of Mariyamma in Boloor, India, dedicated to Goddess Mariyamma. Mariyamma is also referred to as the goddess of wealth)

Mother presenting her son to a suitable young lady, 1883
3479450 Mother presenting her son to a suitable young lady, 1883; (add.info.: Punch cartoon showing a wealthy aristocratic mother presenting her son to a suitable young lady at a formal ball)

A grandmother and grand daughter sharing some tea, 1850
3478054 A grandmother and grand daughter sharing some tea, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a grandmother and grand daughter sharing some tea)

A young child reaching for a treat on the table, 1850
3477996 A young child reaching for a treat on the table, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young child reaching for a treat on the table. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A girl by her sister's deathbed, 1850
3478333 A girl by her sister's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a girl by her sister's deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A couple examining a portfolio of drawings, 1850
3478305 A couple examining a portfolio of drawings, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a couple examining a portfolio of drawings)

Ladies examining a portfolio, 1850
3478304 Ladies examining a portfolio, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting ladies examining a drawing-room portfolio. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A maid helping the lady of the house get ready, 1850
3478301 A maid helping the lady of the house get ready, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a maid helping the lady of the house get ready for the day)

The inside of a Gentleman's Club, 1850
3478299 The inside of a Gentleman's Club, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the inside of a Gentleman's Club in London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The gulf between the have and the have not's, 1850
3478384 The gulf between the have and the have not's, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the gulf between the have and the have not's. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Buxom women getting dressed, 1850
3478248 Buxom women getting dressed, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a buxom women getting dressed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A young nursemaid and her charge, 1850
3478192 A young nursemaid and her charge, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a young nursemaid and her charge. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A mother and son, 1850
3478189 A mother and son, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a mother and son. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A mother kissing her son, 1850
3478188 A mother kissing her son, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother kissing her son on the forehead. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Father and Daughter during the Victorian Era, 1850
3478175 A Father and Daughter during the Victorian Era, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father and daughter talking during the Victorian Era)

An aunt with her niece, 1850
3478154 An aunt with her niece, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an aunt spending quality time with her niece. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Poet, 1850
3478007 The Poet, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled The Poet depicting a young boy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A boy with his pet nightingale, 1850
3477999 A boy with his pet nightingale, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a boy with his pet nightingale in a cage, from Thomas Bewick's Select Fables')

A young mother saying goodnight to her child, 1850
3477997 A young mother saying goodnight to her child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young mother saying goodnight to her child, whilst her sisters admire the baby)

A brother and sister, 1850
3478584 A brother and sister, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a brother and sister living together. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Parable of Lazarus and the evil rich. 12th century frieze
PCT4264993 Parable of Lazarus and the evil rich. 12th century frieze.; (add.info.: Parable of Lazarus and the evil rich. 12th century frieze. Porch of the Abbey of Saint Peter (Saint Peter)

The bad man's meal. Frisian (detail) of the 12th century representing the history of Lazarus
PCT4264973 The bad man's meal. Frisian (detail) of the 12th century representing the history of Lazarus. Porch of the Abbey of Saint Peter (Saint Peter)

They plight their troth (colour litho)
8629526 They plight their troth (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: They plight their troth. Loose small print.); © Look and Learn

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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.