'There Is Money In It' terracotta Antisemitic figures
ObjektnummerM2021/033
Titel'There Is Money In It' terracotta Antisemitic figures
BeskrivningThis painted terracotta sculpture features a Jew leaning in to whisper to a wealthy merchant. The base of the figure includes the inscribed title; 'There Is Money In It'. These figures are caricatured with stereotypical 'Jewish' features such as the hooked nose, side locks and beards. This type of anti-Semitic sculpture is commonplace in history, infused throughout Western art and popular culture for many centuries. Since the 18th century the hooked nose found its place as racial stereotype in the history of anti-Semitic symbolism displayed not only in caricatures and books but also in every-day objects and decorative pieces.
During the Nazi regime, these stereotypes were used with deadly motives. Propaganda campaigns utilised popular media such as films, books, posters as well as toys to perpetuate a continued negative stereotype towards the Jewish people who were characterised as ‘degenerates, criminals, and racially inferior’.
During the Nazi regime, these stereotypes were used with deadly motives. Propaganda campaigns utilised popular media such as films, books, posters as well as toys to perpetuate a continued negative stereotype towards the Jewish people who were characterised as ‘degenerates, criminals, and racially inferior’.
Datum circa 1900
Produktionsperiod20th century
Objektnamnsculptures
Materialceramic, earthenware, paint, fibres (fabrics)
Teknikpainted
Dimensioner
- width: 155.00 mm
height: 255.00 mm
depth: 115.00 mm
Språk
- English 'THERE IS MONEY IN IT'
KreditSydney Jewish Museum Collection
In appreciation to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) for supporting this archival project.