Fine Art Print : Meeting of like minds at the Lnatic Asylum
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Meeting of like minds at the Lnatic Asylum
Dottieville Lunatic Asylum - Inmate to new arrival: " What, you mad too! So gad." Date: 1898
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Media ID 11574943
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1898 Asylum Character Etiquette Greet Greeting Greets Hands Insane Insanity Lunatic Lunatics Madness Meeting Pair Phil Psychiatric Study Dotty
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating world of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite offering features "Meeting of Like Minds at the Lunatic Asylum" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated back to 1898, this evocative image transports us to Dottieville Lunatic Asylum, where an inmate warmly welcomes a new arrival with the reassuring words, "What, you mad too! So glad." This classic photograph, with its intriguing narrative and rich historical context, is a stunning addition to any art collection. Embrace the power of visual storytelling and elevate your home or office décor with this exceptional Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Meeting of Like Minds: An Unlikely Encounter at Dottieville Lunatic Asylum, 1898 This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment of connection between two inmates at the Dottieville Lunatic Asylum in the late 19th century. The image, taken in 1898, shows a new arrival, a man in disheveled clothing and an expression of confusion and fear, being greeted by an older woman, dressed in a shapeless gown and with a knowing smile. The scene unfolds in a dimly lit study or day room, filled with the somber atmosphere of the asylum. The man, with his hand raised in a gesture of greeting, seems to be seeking reassurance from the woman, who in turn, reaches out to hold his hand in a gesture of understanding and empathy. Despite the stark surroundings, the image conveys a sense of humanity and compassion in the midst of madness. The etiquette of the greeting, though unusual, serves as a reminder that even in the most challenging of environments, people can find solace and comfort in each other. The Dottieville Lunatic Asylum, also known as the Dottieville Insane Asylum or Dottieville Hospital for the Insane, was a psychiatric hospital established in the late 19th century to provide care for the mentally ill. The institution, like many of its kind during that era, was marked by a lack of understanding and stigma surrounding mental illness. This photograph, with its powerful depiction of two individuals finding common ground in their shared experiences, offers a glimpse into the complex and often misunderstood world of the asylum. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of empathy and connection, even in the most unexpected of places.
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