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Caricature of Franz Anton Mesmer, c1785
Caricature of Franz Anton Mesmer, c1785. He is depicted as an ass hypnotising a female subject with a finger. In 1779, soon after the publication of his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal, Mesmer (1734-1815), the founder of Mesmerism, opened a consulting room in Paris. Considered by many to be a quack and charlatan, his tub and his ideas of animal magnetism were ridiculed
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Media ID 14840233
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Franz Hypnosis Hypnotising Hypnotism Hypnotist Magnetism Mesmer Mesmerism Oxford Science Archive Patient Quack Therapy Franz Mesmer
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring a touch of historical intrigue to your home or office with our Canvas Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating caricature of Franz Anton Mesmer, created around 1785, captures the famous healer and mystic in an amusing light. Depicting Mesmer as an ass hypnotizing a female subject with a finger, this print offers a unique glimpse into the past. With vibrant colors and high-quality canvas material, our Canvas Prints add a rich, textured dimension to any space. Experience the allure of history with this intriguing piece from Heritage Images.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from the 18th century captures the satirical essence of Franz Anton Mesmer, the controversial founder of Mesmerism. Depicted as an ass, Mesmer is shown hypnotizing a female subject with just a finger. The caricature reflects the widespread skepticism towards his ideas of animal magnetism and portrays him as a quack and charlatan. In 1779, shortly after publishing his treatise on animal magnetism, Mesmer opened a consulting room in Paris. However, instead of gaining credibility, he faced ridicule from many who considered his tub and therapeutic techniques to be nothing more than pseudoscience. The engraving not only highlights Mesmer's questionable practices but also serves as social commentary on the prevailing attitudes towards women during that era. The image showcases how easily people could be manipulated by those claiming to possess extraordinary powers. Despite being met with criticism during his lifetime, Franz Anton Mesmer left an indelible mark on history through mesmerism or hypnosis. This print offers us a glimpse into both the man himself and society's perception of him at that time. Created anonymously by an artist known simply as Anon, this thought-provoking artwork now resides in the Oxford Science Archive collection for all to ponder upon its historical significance.
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