Hypochondria Collection

Humour hypochondria and foppish drawing room manners cartoon by Cruikshank
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated 1832

Le Malade Imaginaire: satire depicting author and botanist John Hill in bed being consulted by a range of physicians
5997530 Le Malade Imaginaire: satire depicting author and botanist John Hill in bed being consulted by a range of physicians all determined to secure their fees, 1752 (engraving) by Fairholt

Monsieur Purgon, from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere (1622-73
CHT176059 Monsieur Purgon, from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere (1622-73) (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris

The Hypochondriac (coloured engraving)
CHT234663 The Hypochondriac (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Nervous Malady, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho)
STC446020 Nervous Malady, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ile ote les filaments de sa couverture)

Paris Street Scene with many advertisements, mainly for medicines
CHT237154 Paris Street Scene with many advertisements, mainly for medicines, 1885 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Malade Imaginaire (colour litho)
814421 Le Malade Imaginaire (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Malade Imaginaire)

Malade Imaginaire, (pencil and watercolour)
659871 Malade Imaginaire, (pencil and watercolour) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); 26.7x36.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Malade Imaginaire. George Goodwin Kilburne (1839-1924)

Illustration for Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green (engraving)
3099552 Illustration for Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green (engraving) by Bradley, Cuthbert (1861-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Argan, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Argan, 1868. The character of Argan, the hypochondriac main character in " Le Malade Imaginaire" (The Imaginary Invalid), a comedie-ballet by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1673

A Scene from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere, etched by Charles Jean Louis Courty, c
XJF441960 A Scene from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere, etched by Charles Jean Louis Courty, c.1872 (etching) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Third Day, from La Malade Imaginaire by Moliere (1622-73) performed
XIR218232 The Third Day, from La Malade Imaginaire by Moliere (1622-73) performed in the garden at Versailles, 1676 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lepautre, Pierre (1660-1744); Bibliotheque Nationale

Le Malade Imaginaire, from the series Monomanes, 1830 (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR164892 Le Malade Imaginaire, from the series Monomanes, 1830 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Argan and Monsieur Purgon, from Le Malade Imaginaire (1673) by Moliere
XIR164891 Argan and Monsieur Purgon, from Le Malade Imaginaire (1673) by Moliere (1622-73) (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

The Wounded Man (oil on canvas)
XIR125471 The Wounded Man (oil on canvas) by Traversi, Gaspare (1732-69); 100x127 cm; Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, Naples, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

MEDICINE: CHARLATAN. Le Malade Imaginaire. Etching, French, 18th century

Oh Doctor, I m Sure I m Consumptive. Lithograph by Honore Daumier, 1847
DAUMIER: DOCTOR CARTOON. Oh Doctor, I m Sure I m Consumptive. Lithograph by Honore Daumier, 1847

A Visit to the Doctor. Caricature etching by Thomas Rowlandson, late 18th century
ROWLANDSON: CARTOON. A Visit to the Doctor. Caricature etching by Thomas Rowlandson, late 18th century

MOLIERE: MALADE IMAGINAIRE. The Hypochondriacm, by Moliere (Pseudonym of Jean Baptiste Poquelin). French actor and playwright. Line engraving, 1734, after Francois Boucher

The Hypochondriac, satirical artwork
The Hypochondriac. Satirical artwork showing a female patient (centre) suffering from hypochondria, a mental condition where a patient over-reacts to physical symptoms that may be harmless

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"Hypochondria: A Comical Journey into the World of Imaginary Illnesses" Step into the world of hypochondria, where every sneeze is a sign of impending doom and even the tiniest ache becomes a life-threatening condition. With foppish drawing room manners and a touch of humor, Cruikshank's cartoon brings to life the absurdity of this peculiar affliction. In "Le Malade Imaginaire, " we witness author and botanist John Hill confined to his bed, surrounded by an array of physicians eager to secure their fees. Satire at its finest, this engraving pokes fun at both the patient's paranoia and the doctors' greed. Meet Monsieur Purgon, a character from Moliere's masterpiece "Le Malade Imaginaire. " This colored engraving captures his exaggerated gestures and pompous demeanor perfectly. It reminds us that sometimes it's not just our physical health that needs attention but also our mental well-being. "The Hypochondriac" takes us on another whimsical journey through this imaginary illness. The vibrant colors in this engraving bring out the anxiety-ridden expressions on each character's face, highlighting how they are consume one's thoughts entirely. From Hippocrates himself comes "Nervous Malady, " an illustration that shows how even ancient medicine recognized these symptoms. The color litho adds depth to this depiction, reminding us that hypochondria has been around for centuries. As we stroll down a Paris street filled with advertisements mainly for medicines, we realize how deeply ingrained hypochondria is in society. Each poster promises relief from imagined ailments, preying on people's fears and anxieties. With its pencil strokes and watercolor hues, "Malade Imaginaire" transports us back in time to witness firsthand the struggles faced by those plagued with hypochondria. The delicate details capture their constant state of worry while adding a touch of whimsy to the scene.