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Fine Art Print : Hypnotism Session with Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815) 1784 (coloured engraving)
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Hypnotism Session with Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815) 1784 (coloured engraving)
XIR173169 Hypnotism Session with Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815) 1784 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Baquet de Monsieur Mesmer; explored ideas on magnetic and gravitational influences on health; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12700396
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Cure Franz Friedrich Hypnotised Hypnotist Magnetism Mesmerism Remedy Alternative Therapy Baquet
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the fascinating world of 18th-century hypnotism with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring the renowned healer Franz Anton Mesmer in a hypnotic session, this coloured engraving by the French School, housed in the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, is a mesmerizing glimpse into the past. Experience the intrigue and mystery of Mesmer's mesmerism techniques, as depicted in this exquisite work of art. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 46.2cm (20" x 18.2")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This coloured engraving takes us back to 1784, offering a glimpse into a hypnotism session with the renowned Franz Anton Mesmer. The French School of the 18th century beautifully captures the intensity and intrigue surrounding this alternative therapy practice. In the image, we see Mesmer, a German doctor and hypnotist, at work in his mesmerizing interior setting. Known for exploring ideas on magnetic and gravitational influences on health, Mesmer's techniques were revolutionary for his time. His famous "Baquet de Monsieur Mesmer" is prominently featured in the scene—a large wooden tub filled with water that was believed to possess healing properties. The subjects of this session are depicted as being deeply entranced by Mesmer's powers. Their expressions reveal a mix of curiosity and vulnerability as they undergo their mesmerism experience. It is fascinating to witness how individuals sought out such unconventional remedies during this era. This print from Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris allows us to delve into an important chapter in medical history—the rise of mesmerism or magnetism as an alternative therapy approach. As we gaze upon this artwork, we can't help but wonder about the impact it had on those who witnessed these sessions firsthand. Through its vivid colors and intricate details, this engraving serves as both a historical document and an artistic masterpiece—an invitation to explore the enigmatic world of Franz Anton Mesmer and his groundbreaking contributions to medicine.
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