Hysteria Collection

Charcot & Asylum Patient
UNE LECON CLINIQUE A LA SALPETRIERE J M Charcot demonstrates the symptoms of hysteria with a patient under hypnosis

The Roman Emperor Caligula entertaining his favourite horse, Incitatus, at supper (engraving)
7148832 The Roman Emperor Caligula entertaining his favourite horse, Incitatus, at supper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bon Jovi, appearing at Tower Records, Argyle Street, Glasgow, Scotland. They played an acoustic set in the 2nd floor window to 5, 000 screaming fans below

David Cassidy in concert at White City Stadium, West London on Sunday 26th May 1974. At this concert, a young fan, 14 year old Bernadette Whelan was injured in the crush of fans, and later died

First class "Dotty" certificate presented to (colour litho)
8656807 First class "Dotty" certificate presented to (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: For eccentricity)

Just crazy about you (colour litho)
8656745 Just crazy about you (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Sweetest. Just crazy about you." Girl and a dog)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663420 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663449 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663419 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Madness of Hugo van der Goes (litho)
8661146 The Madness of Hugo van der Goes (litho) by Wauters, Emile Charles (1846-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Madness of Hugo van der Goes)

A: the fool (Ridens or Ridulus, fatuus) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4221987 A: the fool (Ridens or Ridulus, fatuus) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)

Letter N: This great frightened devil who holds like a lichen to the earth is a large N, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214887 Letter N: This great frightened devil who holds like a lichen to the earth is a large N, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

the insane women
3729927 the insane women; (add.info.: the insane women, Insanity, craziness, or madness, by N. Attanasio, illustration published in 1880.); Bildagentur-online/UIG

Horrible suicide of a madman - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving)
ICA4950108 Horrible suicide of a madman - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

A policeman and passers-by trying to help a lost child, 1850
3478732 A policeman and passers-by trying to help a lost child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a policeman and passers-by trying to help a lost child by Fred Barnard)

William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Act III, Scene 1 (litho)
8648409 William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Act III, Scene 1 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tragedy of Hamlet)

Caesonia giving Caligula a love potion, which made him mad (engraving)
8639538 Caesonia giving Caligula a love potion, which made him mad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caesonia giving Caligula a love potion)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663414 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

A silent audience (engraving)
8652574 A silent audience (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A silent audience. Illustration for Home Words (1885).); © Look and Learn

From Dottyville (litho)
8663024 From Dottyville (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Dottyville. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663412 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Another from Dottyville (litho)
8663025 Another from Dottyville (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another from Dottyville)

Lycurgus made mad by Bacchus, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683549 Lycurgus made mad by Bacchus, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Sassuolo)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663413 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of Petit Journal (illustrated supplement) n°933 of October 4, 1908: the living torch (engraving)
PCT4281098 Cover of Petit Journal (illustrated supplement) n°933 of October 4, 1908: the living torch (engraving); (add.info.: In an access of mystical madness, a young girl)

A policeman and passers-by trying to help a lost child, 1850
3478075 A policeman and passers-by trying to help a lost child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a policeman and passers-by trying to help a lost child by Fred Barnard)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663410 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663415 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Popish Plots and Treasons, 17th century (print)
5304837 The Popish Plots and Treasons, 17th century (print); (add.info.: Printing of the The Popish Plots and Treasons')

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663421 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

The softness is just here (b/w photo)
8656502 The softness is just here (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The softness is just here. Man pointing to his head)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663411 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663409 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dottyville again (litho)
8662997 Dottyville again (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dottyville again. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Beauties of Shakespeare: King Lear (coloured engraving)
8646727 Beauties of Shakespeare: King Lear (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Lear)

Scene from William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" with Ophelia, King Claudius, Queen Gertrude, and Laertes
AIS5355240 Scene from William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" with Ophelia, King Claudius, Queen Gertrude, and Laertes, in "English Theatre"

S: The woman mad of her body (Scortum) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4221981 S: The woman mad of her body (Scortum) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)

Letter N: This great frightened devil who holds like a lichen to the earth is a large N, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214900 Letter N: This great frightened devil who holds like a lichen to the earth is a large N, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

A policeman and passers-by trying to help a lost child, 1850
3478035 A policeman and passers-by trying to help a lost child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a policeman and passers-by trying to help a lost child by Fred Barnard)

"I don't mind putting my car out of action every night, but having to make it go again every morning is going
8630556 "I don't mind putting my car out of action every night, but having to make it go again every morning is going to drive me mad

Cowboy (litho)
8641370 Cowboy (litho) by Frost, Arthur Burdett (1851-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowboy. Illustration for Stuff and Nonsense by A B Frost (John C Nimmo, c 1884)

Beauties of Shakespeare: King Lear (coloured engraving)
8646721 Beauties of Shakespeare: King Lear (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Lear)

The man of Bagdad, who danced himself mad (colour litho)
8643444 The man of Bagdad, who danced himself mad (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The man of Bagdad, who danced himself mad)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663418 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663407 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663417 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663416 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Hysteria: A Historical Journey through the Depths of Emotion" In 1881, French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot made groundbreaking discoveries in understanding the enigmatic realm of hysteria. Asylum patients became his canvas, as he delved into the depths of their minds to unravel the mysteries behind this complex condition. Fast forward to May 26th, 1974, when David Cassidy took center stage at White City Stadium in West London. The crowd erupted with a frenzy of excitement and adoration, showcasing scenes reminiscent of Charcot's asylum patients. Hysteria seemed to transcend time and space as fans lost themselves in the euphoria that only music can evoke. But hysteria is not confined solely to concert venues; it permeates various aspects of human existence. In Ophelia's haunting lithograph from 1918, we witness her descent into madness - a poignant portrayal consuming one's sanity. Even Bon Jovi experienced its grip on reality during an appearance at Tower Records in Glasgow. Fans clamored for a glimpse of their idol, succumbing to collective hysteria that swept through the store like wildfire. Throughout history, moments have emerged where hysteria takes hold and captivates entire communities. The invocation of San Gennaro freed an obsessed woman from her torment in Naples cathedral circa 1640 - a testament to how faith can conquer even the most profound emotional turmoil. The Beatles were no strangers to such fervor either; their arrival at Manchester Apollo on November 20th, 1963 ignited pandemonium among teenage fans Joy Lynch and Julie Franks. Their screams echoed through time as they joined countless others who fell victim to Beatlemania-induced hysteria. Hysteria remains an ever-present force within humanity - an intricate tapestry woven by our deepest emotions and desires. It transcends borders and eras alike, reminding us that beneath our composed exteriors lies a wellspring capable of erupting into a frenzy of unbridled passion.