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The Quack Doctor, 1866 (w / c & bodycolour on paper)
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The Quack Doctor, 1866 (w / c & bodycolour on paper)
2956802 The Quack Doctor, 1866 (w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Green, Charles (1840-98); 26.67x41.91 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A quack sells a green bottle of some remedy from the back of a fly to the gullible populace of a country village, whilst his accomplice at the reins is ready to take flight if things get difficult, as they might now that a suspicious parson (to the left, on horseback) has arrived. Quacks were part of life in the mid Nineteenth Century, making outrageous claims: one, A Dr.A Sibley, even went so far as to claim that his Reanimating Solar Tincture would A restore life in the event of sudden death.A Perhaps the most successful quack was A ProfessorA Thomas Holloway, who marketed his pills and ointments with huge advertising campaigns. It was said that he once sent Dickens (whom Green knew well, having illustrated The Old Curiosity Shop) a cheque for £ 1, 000 if he would just mention his remedies in one of his serialised novels (Dickens didnA t).); Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22797194
© The Maas Gallery, London / Bridgeman Images
Preacher Preaching Quack Doctor Remedy
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The Quack Doctor, 1866
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is a captivating and humorous depiction of the quackery prevalent in the mid-nineteenth century. In this watercolor and bodycolor print by Charles Green, we are transported to a country village where a cunning quack attempts to sell his dubious remedy from the back of a fly. The scene unfolds with the gullible populace eagerly gathered around, their faces filled with hope for a miraculous cure. The quack's accomplice at the reins stands ready to flee if suspicions arise, as indicated by the arrival of a skeptical parson on horseback. During this era, quacks were notorious for making outrageous claims about their remedies. One such example was Dr. A Sibley's audacious assertion that his Reanimating Solar Tincture could restore life in cases of sudden death. Another well-known figure was Professor Thomas Holloway, who employed massive advertising campaigns to promote his pills and ointments. Interestingly, it is said that Professor Holloway even attempted to bribe Charles Dickens into mentioning his remedies in one of his novels but failed in doing so. Through Green's masterful artistry and attention to detail, "The Quack Doctor" serves as both an amusing commentary on society's susceptibility to false promises and an insightful glimpse into the world of nineteenth-century medicine. This intriguing print from Fine Art Finder invites us to reflect upon our own tendencies towards credulity while marveling at Green's skillful storytelling through imagery.
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