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The Cholera on board the Melpomene - (Depot of the Sanitary Service of Marseille)
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The Cholera on board the Melpomene - (Depot of the Sanitary Service of Marseille)
JEB4875581 The Cholera on board the Melpomene - (Depot of the Sanitary Service of Marseille), 1836 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Horace (1789-1863); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; eJean Bernard; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22834884
© Jean Bernard / Bridgeman Images
Cholera Contagion Disease Epidemia Epidemic Human Person Hygiene Illness Marine Outbreak Pandemy Physician Practitioner Sick Sickness Jeanbernard Mortality
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This print captures a haunting scene from history - "The Cholera on board the Melpomene". Painted by Horace Vernet in 1836, this oil on canvas artwork depicts the devastating cholera outbreak that occurred aboard the French navy ship, Melpomene. The painting is housed at the Palais de Longchamp in Marseille, France. In this powerful image, we see a child suffering from the disease amidst a chaotic and desperate atmosphere. The artist skillfully portrays the urgency of the situation through his masterful use of color and brushstrokes. The viewer can almost feel the fear and despair that permeate every corner of this vessel. "The Cholera on board the Melpomene" serves as a poignant reminder of how vulnerable humanity is to epidemics and contagions. It highlights both the fragility of life and our constant battle against diseases throughout history. Jean Bernard's photograph beautifully captures every detail of Vernet's original masterpiece, allowing us to appreciate its historical significance even more. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded not only of past tragedies but also of our collective responsibility to prioritize hygiene and health for future generations. This print serves as an important educational tool, shedding light on an era when medicine was still grappling with understanding contagious diseases like cholera. It stands as a testament to human resilience in times of crisis while urging us never to forget those who have suffered before us.
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