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Mesmer's tub at his consulting room in parish which opened soon after his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal in 1779. Tub was a vat of dilute sulphuric acid and patients at therapy sessions sat around it either holding hands
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Mesmer's tub at his consulting room in parish which opened soon after his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal in 1779. Tub was a vat of dilute sulphuric acid and patients at therapy sessions sat around it either holding hands
542281 Mesmer's tub at his consulting room in parish which opened soon after his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal in 1779. Tub was a vat of dilute sulphuric acid and patients at therapy sessions sat around it either holding hands, or holding one of the iron bars projecting from it. Illustration published Paris c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG
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1779 Acid Bars C1870 Consulting Decouverte Hands Hypnosis Iron Magnetism Opened Parish Patients Projecting Published Sessions Therapy Treatise Dilute Mesmer Sulphuric
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This photograph captures the essence of Mesmer's revolutionary therapy sessions in his consulting room. The focal point of the image is Mesmer's tub, a vat filled with dilute sulphuric acid, which became synonymous with his groundbreaking approach to healing. As patients gathered around this mystical apparatus, they engaged in a unique form of therapy that combined elements of hypnosis and magnetism. Intriguingly, the patients are depicted either holding hands or grasping one of the iron bars projecting from the tub. This physical connection symbolizes their willingness to embrace Mesmer's theories and surrender themselves to his mesmerizing influence. Each individual seated around the tub represents a story waiting to be unraveled - stories of hope, pain, and transformation. The illustration was published in Paris circa 1870 but transports us back to an era when Mesmer's ideas were met with both skepticism and fascination. It offers us a glimpse into an intimate moment within Mesmer's consulting room where he worked tirelessly to unlock the mysteries of animal magnetism. Bridgeman Images has beautifully preserved this historical print from Fine Art Finder, reminding us that even centuries later, we can still marvel at Mesmer's pioneering spirit and appreciate how his innovative techniques paved the way for modern therapeutic practices.
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