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It’s the rich that gets the pleasure and the poor that gets the blame! . satirical oil painting.
The quote is from a 1950s radio sitcom called Hancocks half hour. #Diversity Saturday
A highly detailed painting depicts an opulent dining scene with laughing, well-dressed men and women at a white-clothed table eating a feast, contrasting with wretched, skeletal, and scarred figures of enslaved people on the ground below them. One woman in a shimmering gold gown and tiara laughs joyfully, holding a spoon. Another woman in a white gown and pearls similarly laughs, holding a golden goblet. Male diners in elegant suits and top hats are also present, one with a prominent red beard. In the background, a monstrous, green, octopus-like creature lurks with glowing red eyes and bared fangs. Beneath the table, emaciated figures with glowing red eyes, bruised and scarred bodies, and tattered clothing crawl or kneel, some appearing chained, one with a heavy burden strapped to his back. The floor is stained with blood, and a small, grotesque, rat-like creature is visible. The scene is framed by elaborate, golden art nouveau-style floral and swirling patterns. A text overlay reads: "It's the rich that gets the pleasure and the poor that gets the blame!"