Lunatic Asylum Collection

Figures over the Gateway of Bethlehem Hospital, engraved by A
XJF465153 Figures over the Gateway of Bethlehem Hospital, engraved by A. Birrell for Lamberts History of London, 1805 (engraving) by English School

The Madhouse (Asylum). Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
The Madhouse (Asylum). Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Parts of the London Wall and Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital, built in 1675. Copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5000557 Parts of the London Wall and Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital, built in 1675. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London

Southwest view of Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital and London Wall, 1814. In the 18th century
FLO5000567 Southwest view of Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital and London Wall, 1814. In the 18th century, visitors paid a penny at the Penny Gate to view the inmates

Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1938. Mayan Theatre...C. E. Reynolds "Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum" - Thrills! Chills!...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, [193-]. Hollywood Playhouse...C. E. Reynolds "Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum" - Thrills! Chills!...A Federal Theatres Attraction - Div

Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, [193-]. Mayan Theatre...Mystery! Thrills! Chills! "Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum" by C. E. Reynolds...A Federal Theatres Attraction - Div

Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1936. Do You Believe in Reincarnation? WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Mystery of the Broadwalk Asylum, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mystery of the Broadwalk Asylum, [193-]. Hollywood Playhouse...Mystery! Thrills! Chills! "Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum" by C. E. Reynolds...A Federal Theatres Attraction - Div

Chained insane at Bedlam, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical
CHT280167 Chained insane at Bedlam, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical, hygienique et medico-legal by Etienne Esquirol (1772-1840) plate XXV

Dr. Chastain Caldwell Forbes, 1865-1880. Creator: Mathew Brady
Dr. Chastain Caldwell Forbes, 1865-1880. Forbes, Hon. C.C. between 1865 and 1880. [Forbes was the first superintendent of the Fourth Kentucky Lunatic Asylum near Anchorage, Kentucky]

The Island and Town of Bombay (engraving)
3653829 The Island and Town of Bombay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Island and Town of Bombay)

Augsburg (engraving)
3653775 Augsburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augsburg. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Illustration for The Assommoir, A Realistic Novel, by Emile Zola (engraving)
6009781 Illustration for The Assommoir, A Realistic Novel, by Emile Zola (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bottle, Plate VIII, The bottle has done its work - it has destroyed the infant
STC169287 The Bottle, Plate VIII, The bottle has done its work - it has destroyed the infant and the mother, it has brought the son and daughter to vice and to the streets

Madras and its Suburbs (engraving)
3654154 Madras and its Suburbs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madras and its Suburbs)

Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)
1055191 Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa)

An Old Penal Settlement (engraving)
1062394 An Old Penal Settlement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Penal Settlement)

Burning of the Lunatic Asylum at Montreal, Canada (engraving)
1627055 Burning of the Lunatic Asylum at Montreal, Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the Lunatic Asylum at Montreal, Canada)

Jack Sheppard visits his Mother in Bedlam, illustration from Jack Sheppard
2958393 Jack Sheppard visits his Mother in Bedlam, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

Jack visits his mother in Bethlehem Hospital, London, illustration from
STC239045 Jack visits his mother in Bethlehem Hospital, London, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (etching) by Cruikshank

Depressive woman, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le
CHT280165 Depressive woman, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical, hygienique et medico-legal by Etienne Esquirol (1772-1840) 1838 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Woman in a straitjacket, illustration for Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le
CHT164117 Woman in a straitjacket, illustration for Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical, hygienique et medico-legal, by Etienne Esquirol (1772-1840)

Bird s-Eye View of Liverpool (engraving)
1623321 Bird s-Eye View of Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Liverpool)

New Lunatic Asylum at Aberdeen (engraving)
1588087 New Lunatic Asylum at Aberdeen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Lunatic Asylum at Aberdeen)

Burning of the Lunatic Asylum at St Pons, Nice (engraving)
1611749 Burning of the Lunatic Asylum at St Pons, Nice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the Lunatic Asylum at St Pons, Nice)

Entertainment to the Patients, at the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, Colney Hatch (engraving)
1601502 Entertainment to the Patients, at the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, Colney Hatch (engraving) by English School

The Madhouse, 1812-15 (oil on canvas)
XIR533 The Madhouse, 1812-15 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 45x72 cm; Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

New Bethlem Hospital, St. Georges Fields, engraved by Riley, 1817 (coloured
XCF264795 New Bethlem Hospital, St. Georges Fields, engraved by Riley, 1817 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bench at Saint-Remy, 1889 (oil on canvas)
XIR239992 The Bench at Saint-Remy, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 51x45 cm; Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo, Brazil; (add.info.: le banc de St. Remy; garden of St)

The Garden of St. Pauls Hospital at St. Remy, 1889 (oil on canvas)
XIR142142 The Garden of St. Pauls Hospital at St. Remy, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 73.5x92 cm; Museum Folkwang, Essen

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"Exploring the Dark History of Lunatic Asylums: A Glimpse into Madness and Treatment" Step back in time as we delve into the haunting world of lunatic asylums, where the line between sanity and madness blurred. Figures over the Gateway of Bethlehem Hospital, engraved by A. , serve as a chilling reminder of the suffering endured within these walls. The Madhouse (Asylum) depicted by Francisco Goya takes us on an emotional journey through his artistry, capturing the tormented souls trapped in Bedlam's chains. Etienne Esquirol's illustration showcases chained inmates at Bedlam, shedding light on their plight from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical, hygienique et medico-legal. Witnessing treatment methods can be distressing; an engraving shows a young insane boy receiving care from doctors who sought to heal troubled minds. Dr. Chastain Caldwell Forbes stands tall among pioneers in this field during 1865-1880, leaving behind a legacy that shaped psychiatric practices. Beyond Europe's borders lie other glimpses into this dark chapter. The Island and Town of Bombay reveal how mental health was addressed across continents while Augsburg offers insight into its own unique approach towards asylum life. Artistic expressions also shed light on society's perception; Emile Zola's engraving for The Assommoir depicts the harsh realities faced by those driven to insanity due to alcoholism. Plate VIII from "The Bottle" series serves as a stark reminder that addiction destroys not only lives but innocent souls too. Venturing further afar, Madras and its Suburbs provide an intriguing glimpse into South Africa's early attempts at establishing mental healthcare facilities with Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown serving as evidence of their existence. Lastly, An Old Penal Settlement reminds us that some institutions were designed not just for treatment but punishment too – highlighting society's struggle to understand and manage mental illness.