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Skeleton of Death in a quack doctors apothecary shop. 1831 (engraving)
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Skeleton of Death in a quack doctors apothecary shop. 1831 (engraving)
7234783 Skeleton of Death in a quack doctors apothecary shop.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skeleton of Death in a quack doctors apothecary shop, wearing an apron mixing poison in a mortar and pestle. The workshop decorated with jars, phials, sieve, surgical saw and syringe. Great Allows to Deal in Quack Medicine. Handcoloured wood engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from W. H. Harrisons The Humourist, a Companion for the Christmas Fireside, Rudolph Ackermann, 19 Strand, London, 1831.); © Florilegius
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This engraving, titled "Skeleton of Death in a quack doctor's apothecary shop" takes us back to the year 1831 and offers a satirical glimpse into the world of medicine during that time. The scene depicts a macabre skeleton, adorned with an apron, busily mixing poison in a mortar and pestle within the walls of an apothecary shop. The workshop is filled with an array of jars, phials, sieves, surgical saws, and syringes - all tools commonly associated with medical practices of the era. This darkly humorous illustration highlights the prevalence of quackery and questionable medical treatments prevalent at that time. Handcolored by wood engraver Thomas Rowlandson after his own original drawing for W. H. Harrison's book "The Humourist" this piece captures both the absurdity and danger lurking behind some medical practices during this period. The image serves as an allegory for society's fascination with dubious remedies and exposes how easily people could fall victim to unscrupulous practitioners. It also reflects on mortality itself, personified by Death himself actively participating in these deceitful activities. This print not only provides historical insight into early 19th-century England but also prompts reflection on our own relationship with health care today. It reminds us to be discerning consumers when it comes to matters concerning our well-being while serving as a reminder that death is always present amidst life's everyday pursuits.
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