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Mania, illustration from Nouveau traite elementaire et pratique des maladies
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Mania, illustration from Nouveau traite elementaire et pratique des maladies
CHT213234 Mania, illustration from Nouveau traite elementaire et pratique des maladies mentales by Henri Dagonet (1823-1902) Paris, Bailliere, 1876 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: homme; femme; fou; folle; folie; maladie; malade; pyschiatrie; pyschiatrique; hysterie; hysterique; maniaque; alienation mentale; sourire; souriant; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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Gaze Hysteria Hysteric Insane Insanity Lunacy Lunatic Madness Maniac Mental Illness Neurology Obsession Psychiatry Smile Straitjacket Obsessive
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This print titled "Mania" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the world of mental illness and psychiatry. The image is an illustration from Henri Dagonet's renowned work, Nouveau traite elementaire et pratique des maladies mentales, published in Paris in 1876. The photograph captures two individuals, a man and a woman, both afflicted by madness. Their expressions are hauntingly intense yet strangely serene as they gaze directly at the viewer. The straitjacket worn by the man serves as a reminder of the restraints imposed on those deemed mentally ill during that era. Intriguingly, despite their afflictions, both subjects wear smiles on their faces. This enigmatic detail challenges our understanding of mental illness and raises questions about the nature of madness itself. Through this powerful portrait, we are invited to contemplate themes such as obsession, insanity, and hysteria while delving into the complexities of neurology and psychiatry in history. It serves as a poignant reminder of how far medical science has come in its understanding and treatment of mental health conditions. Bridgeman Images' reproduction allows us to appreciate this historical artifact with its rich symbolism and thought-provoking composition. It reminds us that art can be not only aesthetically pleasing but also intellectually stimulating when exploring profound aspects of human existence like mental illness.
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