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Force Feeding at Denbigh Lunatic Asylum
A patient is force fed through a tube at the Denbigh Lunatic Asylum, North Wales. Date: 1890s
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Media ID 14245843
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This haunting image, titled "Force Feeding at Denbigh Lunatic Asylum," offers a poignant glimpse into history. Captured in the 1890s, this powerful photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online depicts a patient being force-fed through a tube at the Denbigh Lunatic Asylum in North Wales. A poignant reminder of the past, this print is not only a beautiful addition to any home or office, but also a thought-provoking conversation starter. Our Fine Art Prints are of the highest quality, ensuring that the intricate details of this historical moment are preserved for generations to come.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 35.5cm x 51.4cm (14" x 20.2")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 haunting image captures the unfortunate reality of force feeding at the Denbigh Lunatic Asylum in North Wales during the 1890s. The asylum, established in 1846, was one of the largest mental health institutions in the UK, housing over 1,200 patients. The practice of force feeding was a common method used to control and manage patients who were deemed to be resisting treatment or refusing to eat. The patient in the photograph, likely a child or young adult, is shown being force fed through a tube inserted into his nose. His expression suggests distress and resistance, while the attendants present appear calm and collected, almost clinical in their approach. The use of force feeding was a controversial and debated practice during this time, with some arguing that it was necessary for the wellbeing of the patients, while others saw it as a cruel and inhumane treatment. The Denbigh Lunatic Asylum was one of many institutions for the care of the mentally ill during the Victorian era. While the intention was to provide care and support for those in need, the reality was often far from humane. Conditions in the asylums were often overcrowded, underfunded, and poorly staffed, leading to neglect, abuse, and mistreatment of patients. Today, the use of force feeding is considered a violation of human rights and is no longer used in mental health care. The Denbigh Lunatic Asylum, now known as Denbigh Mental Health Unit, continues to provide care for those with mental health needs, but with a focus on dignity, respect, and individualized treatment plans. This photograph serves as a reminder of the dark history of mental health care and the importance of continuing to strive for better, more compassionate approaches to caring for those in need.
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