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"Mental Illness: A Journey Through History and Perception" Intriguing glimpses into the past reveal the enigmatic nature of mental illness

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Shots fired in the French Chamber of Deputies (colour litho)

Shots fired in the French Chamber of Deputies (colour litho)
2779686 Shots fired in the French Chamber of Deputies (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shots fired in the French Chamber of Deputies)

Background imageMental Illness Collection: A mechanic attacking a train driver with a knife in a fit of madness in Russia (colour litho)

A mechanic attacking a train driver with a knife in a fit of madness in Russia (colour litho)
2779516 A mechanic attacking a train driver with a knife in a fit of madness in Russia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMental Illness Collection: A victim of duty: shot by a lunatic (colour litho)

A victim of duty: shot by a lunatic (colour litho)
2819019 A victim of duty: shot by a lunatic (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A victim of duty: shot by a lunatic. A victim of duty: a crazed killer)

Background imageMental Illness Collection: A madman in a mail carriage on a train arriving in Paris (colour litho)

A madman in a mail carriage on a train arriving in Paris (colour litho)
2779671 A madman in a mail carriage on a train arriving in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMental Illness Collection: An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of

An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil)
651822 An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil, pen and brown ink, grey wash) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli)

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Chained insane at Bedlam, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport

Chained insane at Bedlam, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical
CHT280167 Chained insane at Bedlam, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical, hygienique et medico-legal by Etienne Esquirol (1772-1840) plate XXV

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) releasing lunatics from their chains at the Salpetriere asylum in Paris

Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) releasing lunatics from their chains at the Salpetriere asylum in Paris in 1795
CHT164469 Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) releasing lunatics from their chains at the Salpetriere asylum in Paris in 1795, 1886 (oil on canvas) (detail see also 164470) by Robert-Fleury

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Senator Charles William Jones of Florida, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown

Senator Charles William Jones of Florida, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Senator Charles William Jones of Florida, 1865-1880. Jones, Senator Hon. Charles Wm. of Florida, between 1865 and 1880. [Became mentally ill, reportedly reduced to common vagrancy

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) releasing lunatics from their chains at the Salpetriere asylum in Paris

Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) releasing lunatics from their chains at the Salpetriere asylum in Paris in 1795
CHT164471 Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) releasing lunatics from their chains at the Salpetriere asylum in Paris in 1795 (colour litho) by Robert-Fleury

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Submarine world

Submarine world
" A submarine world, a scene from the Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Bust from the Adams Memorial, Modeled 1892-93, cast 1912. Creator: Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Bust from the Adams Memorial, Modeled 1892-93, cast 1912. Creator: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Bust from the Adams Memorial, Modeled 1892-93, cast 1912

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Melancholia, c. 1615. Creator: Domenico Fetti

Melancholia, c. 1615. Creator: Domenico Fetti
Melancholia, c. 1615

Background imageMental Illness Collection: The Mad Woman of Yawata (Yawata no kyojo) from kuchie (frontispiece) of a novel, ca. 1905

The Mad Woman of Yawata (Yawata no kyojo) from kuchie (frontispiece) of a novel, ca. 1905

Background imageMental Illness Collection: The Melancholia

The Melancholia
Vintage engraving by Albrecht Durer c.1524 of the Melancholia. Melancholia was described as a distinct disease with particular mental and physical symptoms in the fifth and fourth centuries BC

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Shooting in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris (colour litho)

Shooting in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris (colour litho)
2779523 Shooting in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris)

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Drama on a transatlantic voyage (colour litho)

Drama on a transatlantic voyage (colour litho)
2779250 Drama on a transatlantic voyage (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drama on a transatlantic voyage)

Background imageMental Illness Collection: A proud dressmaker, front view, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne

A proud dressmaker, front view, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne
CHT280162 A proud dressmaker, front view, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne Dominique Esquirol (1772-1840) on the lunatics of the Salpetriere asylum

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Epileptic woman, profile, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne

Epileptic woman, profile, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne
CHT280155 Epileptic woman, profile, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne Dominique Esquirol (1772-1840) on the lunatics of the Salpetriere asylum

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 3 from

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 3 from
REV287077 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 3 from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, delirium, lust, plate XXXVI from

Hysterical epilepsy, delirium, lust, plate XXXVI from
REV287070 Hysterical epilepsy, delirium, lust, plate XXXVI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, permanent contraction, plate XXVIII from

Hysterical epilepsy, permanent contraction, plate XXVIII from
REV287066 Hysterical epilepsy, permanent contraction, plate XXVIII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, attack, third period, plate XXVI from

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, third period, plate XXVI from
REV287065 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, third period, plate XXVI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, beginning of attack, illustration from

Hysterical epilepsy, beginning of attack, illustration from
REV287047 Hysterical epilepsy, beginning of attack, illustration from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere, Plate XV, by Bourneville et P

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Attack of hysteria, first phase, illustration from

Attack of hysteria, first phase, illustration from
REV287039 Attack of hysteria, first phase, illustration from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Passionate Attitudes: Augustine in ecstasy, from Iconographie de la Salpetriere

Passionate Attitudes: Augustine in ecstasy, from Iconographie de la Salpetriere
CHT164118 Passionate Attitudes: Augustine in ecstasy, from Iconographie de la Salpetriere by Desire Magloire Bourneville (1840-1909) & Paul Regnard (1850-1927) 1878 (b/w photo) by Londe

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Old Woman Tearing at her Hair, 1525-30 (oil on panel)

Old Woman Tearing at her Hair, 1525-30 (oil on panel)
3619029 Old Woman Tearing at her Hair, 1525-30 (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 55x40 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Photo eFine Art Images; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Dark Genius; Dunkler Genius, 1891-2 (pencil on oaper over canvas)

Dark Genius; Dunkler Genius, 1891-2 (pencil on oaper over canvas)
1766397 Dark Genius; Dunkler Genius, 1891-2 (pencil on oaper over canvas) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 43x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dark Genius; Dunkler Genius)

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Melancholy and Raving Madness, illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford, published c

Melancholy and Raving Madness, illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford, published c
LLM438672 Melancholy and Raving Madness, illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageMental Illness Collection: The gymnasium of the Asylum for Idiots (engraving)

The gymnasium of the Asylum for Idiots (engraving)
604603 The gymnasium of the Asylum for Idiots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gymnasium of the Asylum for Idiots, Park House, Highgate, London)

Background imageMental Illness Collection: The Asylum for Idiots (engraving)

The Asylum for Idiots (engraving)
604604 The Asylum for Idiots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Asylum for Idiots, Park House, Highgate, London)

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Dementia, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport

Dementia, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport
CHT280166 Dementia, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical, hygienique et medico-legal by Etienne Esquirol (1772-1840) 1838 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Tardieu

Background imageMental Illness Collection: A proud dressmaker, profile, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne

A proud dressmaker, profile, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne
CHT280163 A proud dressmaker, profile, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne Dominique Esquirol (1772-1840) on the lunatics of the Salpetriere asylum

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, contortions, plate XXXVIII from

Hysterical epilepsy, contortions, plate XXXVIII from
REV287072 Hysterical epilepsy, contortions, plate XXXVIII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, repugnance, plate XXXV from

Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, repugnance, plate XXXV from
REV287069 Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, repugnance, plate XXXV from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, first signs of attack, illustration from

Hysterical epilepsy, first signs of attack, illustration from
REV287046 Hysterical epilepsy, first signs of attack, illustration from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, plate V from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere

Hysterical epilepsy, plate V from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere
REV287042 Hysterical epilepsy, plate V from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P. Regnard, Paris, 1876 (albumen print) by Regnard

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Cretin, front view, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne Dominique

Cretin, front view, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne Dominique
CHT280149 Cretin, front view, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne Dominique Esquirol (1772-1840) on the lunatics of the Salpetriere asylum

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, anguish, plate XXIX from

Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, anguish, plate XXIX from
REV239595 Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, anguish, plate XXIX from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, attack, crucifixion, plate VI from

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, crucifixion, plate VI from
REV239594 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, crucifixion, plate VI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageMental Illness Collection: How to stop the cataleptic state and bring back the dream capacity

How to stop the cataleptic state and bring back the dream capacity
CHT213236 How to stop the cataleptic state and bring back the dream capacity, late 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Mania, illustration from Nouveau traite elementaire et pratique des maladies

Mania, illustration from Nouveau traite elementaire et pratique des maladies
CHT213234 Mania, illustration from Nouveau traite elementaire et pratique des maladies mentales by Henri Dagonet (1823-1902) Paris, Bailliere, 1876 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Hysterical Woman (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)

Hysterical Woman (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT213232 Hysterical Woman (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Richer, Paul Marie Louis Pierre (1849-1933); Hopital de la Salpetriere, Paris

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Theroigne de Mericourt, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le

Theroigne de Mericourt, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le
CHT345831 Theroigne de Mericourt, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical, hygienique et medico-legal by Etienne Esquirol (1772-1840) plate IV

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) releasing lunatics from their chains at the Bicetre asylum in

Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) releasing lunatics from their chains at the Bicetre asylum in
CHT163956 Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) releasing lunatics from their chains at the Bicetre asylum in Paris in 1793, c.1840-50 (oil on canvas) (see 163911 for detail) by Muller

Background imageMental Illness Collection: Les Fous De Constantinople (engraving)

Les Fous De Constantinople (engraving)
2789150 Les Fous De Constantinople (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Fous De Constantinople. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 18 April 1886)

Background imageMental Illness Collection: A naked lunatic running through the corridors of the Paris Palais de Justice (colour litho)

A naked lunatic running through the corridors of the Paris Palais de Justice (colour litho)
2782416 A naked lunatic running through the corridors of the Paris Palais de Justice (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Mental Illness: A Journey Through History and Perception" Intriguing glimpses into the past reveal the enigmatic nature of mental illness. From trepanation, a crude 14th-century practice of drilling holes in skulls to release evil spirits, to Pinel's revolutionary act of freeing mentally ill patients from shackles in France in 1796, our understanding has evolved. Captured within a single image is the essence of depression - a desolate figure slouched over, head resting on an arm. This portrayal resonates with anyone who has experienced the weight of depression or stress firsthand. William Hogarth's "The Rake's Progress - In Bedlam" transports us back to an era when those afflicted with they were confined within asylums. The haunting depiction serves as a reminder that society's perception and treatment have come far since then. Schizophrenia, often misunderstood and stigmatized, challenges our comprehension further. The figures engraved over Bethlehem Hospital's gateway symbolize this complex disorder that affects individuals' perception of reality. A jarring image emerges—a man seemingly pulling his own face off—an unsettling representation reflecting the internal turmoil faced by those battling their inner demons. Victorian satirical cartoons unmask hidden truths about mental health struggles; one portrays depression hiding behind a smiling mask while another reveals humor as a coping mechanism for those silently suffering beneath it all. Traveling across continents brings us face-to-face with Niam Niam lunatics in Sudan during 1925 (1927). Thomas A Glover captures their anguish through artistry, reminding us that mental illness transcends borders and cultures. Alice in Wonderland introduces us to the whimsical yet poignant character of the Mad Hatter—a metaphorical embodiment of madness itself—reminding us how even fiction can shed light on real-life experiences. Finally, William Hogarth returns with "A Rake's Progress - 8: The Mad House, " a chilling depiction of the 18th-century asylum experience.