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Poster Print : Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) releasing lunatics from their chains at the Salpetriere asylum in Paris in 1795, 1886 (oil on canvas) (detail see also 164469)
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Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) releasing lunatics from their chains at the Salpetriere asylum in Paris in 1795, 1886 (oil on canvas) (detail see also 164469)
CHT164470 Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) releasing lunatics from their chains at the Salpetriere asylum in Paris in 1795, 1886 (oil on canvas) (detail see also 164469) by Robert-Fleury, Tony (1837-1912); Hopital de la Salpetriere, Paris, France; (add.info.: Pinel libere de leurs chaines les alienes de la Salpetriere; ); © Archives Charmet
Media ID 25455146
© Archives Charmet / Bridgeman Images
Care Caring Chain Chained Distressed Illness Insane Lunatic Madness Psychiatry Respect
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Philippe Pinel Poster Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, painted by Robert-Fleury in 1886, depicts the pioneering physician Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) as he courageously releases lunatics from their chains at the Salpêtrière asylum in Paris in 1795. Witness the profound moment of human empathy and progress in mental health treatment. Enhance your home or office with this inspiring work of art, now available as a high-quality poster print from Media Storehouse.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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 captures a significant moment in history when Philippe Pinel, a renowned French physician, released lunatics from their chains at the Salpetriere asylum in Paris. Painted by Robert-Fleury in 1886, this oil on canvas artwork showcases the compassion and humanity of Pinel as he liberates these individuals from their cruel restraints. The detail of this painting emphasizes the respect and care that Pinel showed towards those suffering from mental illness. The chained figures represent the oppressive conditions they endured before his intervention. As Pinel sits among them, his presence offers solace to these distressed souls who were once prisoners of their own minds. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made in psychiatry and our understanding of mental illness. It symbolizes an end to cruelty and marks a turning point where society began to view madness with empathy rather than fear or disdain. The female figure prominently featured highlights the gendered aspect of mental health treatment during that era. Through this artwork, we are invited to contemplate not only the physical liberation but also the emotional freedom experienced by those unshackled by Pinel's actions. Located in bibliotheque charcot, this painting is an important historical artifact that sheds light on both past practices and our evolving attitudes towards psychiatric care. It serves as a testament to how far we have come in providing compassionate treatment for individuals struggling with mental illnesses.
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