Surrealist Ball At Ferrières, 1972, Château De Ferrières, France

Rothschild family banking businesses pioneered international high finance during the industrialization of Europe and were instrumental in supporting railway systems across the world and in complex government financing for projects such as the Suez Canal. During the 19th century, the family bought up a large proportion of the property in Mayfair, London.
Major 19th century businesses founded with Rothschild family capital include:
• Alliance Assurance (1824) (now Royal & SunAlliance);