John Law Scottish economist late thearly th century c A Scottish economist gambler banker murderer royal advisor exile rake and adventurer Law fled to France after killing a man in a duel Gaining the favour of the Regent of France the Duc dOrleans he became influential in French political and economic circles He is best known as the founder of the Mississippi Scheme to develop colonies in the Mississippi valley which gained him great popularity in France and made him a paper millionaire The scheme was largely based on speculation rather than actual economic growth however and a crisis in confidence caused the Mississippi Bubble to burst forcing Law to leave France dying in poverty in Venice A print from Cassells History of the United States by Edmund Ollier Volume I Cassell Petter and Galpin London c

Figurative Art

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This genre of art involves a realistic depiction of living as well as inanimate objects. Artists like Jean Michel Basquiat, Norman Rockwell, and Banksy are renowned for giving a platform to cultural commentary and human experiences through their art.