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The Corn Cutter by Bob Funney, 1735-1765 (engraving)
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The Corn Cutter by Bob Funney, 1735-1765 (engraving)
XJF863032 The Corn Cutter by Bob Funney, 1735-1765 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A well-furnished bedroom in which a scantily-clad young woman reclines on a chair with her foot on a stool while an elderly man prepares to cut her corns; to right, another young woman sits looking on while a small dog on her lap nuzzles at her breast; on the floor in the foreground are a hooped petticoat, a basin of water, a case of surgical instruments and other instruments displayed in a roll.); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12939788
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Basin Breast Elderly Man Feet Instruments Intimacy Intimate Petticoat Procedure Quack Surgery Surgical Corns Young Woman
The Corn Cutter
EDITORS COMMENTS
by Bob Funney, an 18th-century engraving, offers a satirical glimpse into the world of quackery and unconventional medical practices. In this well-furnished bedroom scene, we find a young woman reclining on a chair with her foot propped on a stool while an elderly man prepares to cut her corns. The room is filled with intriguing details: another young woman sits nearby, captivated by the peculiar procedure unfolding before her eyes, while a small dog nestled in her lap playfully nuzzles at her breast. The composition exudes both intimacy and absurdity as it showcases the bizarre nature of Georgian-era medicine. On the floor lies a hooped petticoat, symbolizing femininity and perhaps alluding to the vulnerability of women subjected to such treatments. A basin of water and surgical instruments are prominently displayed nearby, emphasizing the seriousness with which these dubious procedures were carried out. Through biting satire and cartoon-like imagery, "The Corn Cutter" invites us to reflect upon societal attitudes towards health and beauty during that era. It serves as a reminder that even in seemingly intimate settings like bedrooms, individuals were subject to questionable medical interventions driven by social expectations. This print from Fine Art Finder captures not only historical curiosity but also highlights how art can shed light on cultural practices long forgotten or dismissed as outdated.
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