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Fine Art Print : Melancholy and raving madness, Bedlam Hospital
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Melancholy and raving madness, Bedlam Hospital
The figures of melancholy and raving madness over the gateway into Bethlehem(Bedlam)Hospital. Statues by the Danish sculptor Caius Gabriel Cibber Date: 1813
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1810s Asylum Bedlam Bethlehem Caius Chained Chains Cibber Figures Gabriel Gateway Health Illness Insane Land Mark Lunatic Madness Melancholy Mental Personification Personified Raving Statuary Statues Symbolic
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of 'Melancholy and Raving Madness at Bedlam Hospital' from Media Storehouse. This evocative piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intriguing sculptures of melancholy and raving madness at the entrance of Bethlehem (Bedlam) Hospital. Created by the renowned Danish sculptor Caius Gabriel Cibber in 1813, these figures offer a haunting glimpse into the past, inviting you to ponder the depths of human emotion. Bring the enigmatic allure of this iconic image into your home or office and ignite endless conversations with this stunning fine art print.
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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
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Beneath the imposing arches of the historic Bethlehem Hospital, also known as Bedlam, stand the haunting figures of Melancholy and Raving Madness. These evocative statues, created by the Danish sculptor Caius Gabriel Cibber in 1813, serve as both a landmark and a poignant reminder of the institution's past as a notorious asylum for the mentally ill. The statue of Melancholy, depicted as a woman with a pensive expression and a flowing robe, represents the quiet suffering and introspection that often accompanies depression and sadness. Her peaceful demeanor stands in stark contrast to the frenzied figure of Raving Madness, a man in chains, with wild eyes and a contorted expression, symbolizing the uncontrollable and chaotic nature of severe mental illness. These figures, once situated at the entrance to the hospital, were intended to be both a warning and a source of comfort for those entering the institution. The statue of Melancholy served as a reminder that mental illness was not a sign of weakness, but rather a legitimate medical condition deserving of compassion and understanding. Meanwhile, the statue of Raving Madness served as a cautionary tale, a reminder of the potential consequences of untreated mental illness. Cibber's statues, created in the early 1810s, are a testament to the complex and nuanced understanding of mental illness during this period. They continue to be a source of fascination and inspiration for artists, historians, and mental health advocates, and remain an enduring symbol of the human experience of mental illness.
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