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Mammon, 1906 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5260]
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Mammon, 1906 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5260]
5853933 Mammon, 1906 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5260] by Adams, Elinor Proby (active from c.1908-d.1945); 128.8x153.7 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum, University College London; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23569646
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Chalice Debauched Debauchery Drunk Drunken Gambler Gamblers Gambling Goblet Idol Idolatry Looking Glass Mammon Moral Moralistic Morality Offering Offerings Orgy Playing Cards Profane Rite Silver Vanitas Vanity Vessels Vice Worshiping
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The captivating oil painting "Mammon, 1906" by Elinor Proby Adams is a mesmerizing display of moral decadence and the allure of wealth. The artwork, housed in the UCL Art Museum at University College London, transports viewers to a world where vice and debauchery reign supreme. In this scene, we witness a raucous party filled with gamblers engrossed in their card games. Figures are seen worshiping an idol representing Mammon, the false god of wealth and material possessions. Profanity fills the air as drunken revelers indulge in excessive drinking while surrounded by opulent vessels made of gold and silver. Adams skillfully captures both the vanity and transience of earthly pleasures through her meticulous attention to detail. A looking glass reflects the fleeting nature of riches while flowers symbolize temporary beauty. The painting serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pursuing wealth at any cost. "Mammon, 1906" invites us to contemplate our own relationship with money and materialism. It challenges us to question whether our pursuit for worldly possessions has led us astray from true morality and spiritual fulfillment. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking piece, let it serve as a reminder that there is more to life than monetary gain alone. Let it inspire introspection on what truly matters – love, compassion, integrity – values that cannot be bought or sold but hold immeasurable worth in shaping our lives for the better.
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