Vanity Fair – Businessmen and Empire Builders. ‘a retired Financiers’. Mr. Henry Louis Bischoffsheim. 4 March 1876 1876

This 1876 caricature by James Tissot, a renowned French artist, is part of the “Vanity Fair” series of illustrations. Titled "Vanity Fair - Businessmen and Empire Builders. ‘a retired Financiers’. Mr. Henry Louis Bischoffsheim", it portrays Henry Louis Bischoffsheim, a prominent financier, in a humorous light. Tissot's signature style is evident in the exaggerated features, emphasizing Bischoffsheim's stature and personality, capturing the essence of the era's prominent figures. The artwork offers a glimpse into the world of finance during the Victorian period.