Bedlam Collection

Hogarth Rake Plate 8
The Rakes Progress 8. A scene in Bedlam asylum

Melancholy and raving madness, Bedlam Hospital
The figures of melancholy and raving madness over the gateway into Bethlehem(Bedlam)Hospital. Statues by the Danish sculptor Caius Gabriel Cibber Date: 1813

Bethlem Hospital / 1926
or BETHLEM/BEDLAM HOSPITAL The oldest hospital for the treatment of the insane - after the First World War it was moved to Moorfields Date: 1926

A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

Figures over the Gateway of Bethlehem Hospital, engraved by A
XJF465153 Figures over the Gateway of Bethlehem Hospital, engraved by A. Birrell for Lamberts History of London, 1805 (engraving) by English School

Bedlam Patient Nicholson
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT on KING GEORGE III Mrs Margaret Nicholson who, after stabbing attempt, was sent to Bedlam for life

The Union Club, 1801. Creator: Unknown
The Union Club, 1801

View of Bethlem Royal Hospital in London, 1747. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of Bethlem Royal Hospital in London, 1747. L'Hospital de Fou, (mad hospital). Founded in 1247, Bethlem, or Bedlam

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1561. Creator: Unknown
The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1561

Treatment of the Insane, 1733, (1925). Creator: William Hogarth
Treatment of the Insane, 1733, (1925). " Bedlam" Bedlam from A Rakes Progress 1733 - engraving by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Old Sign of the Dog and Duck. (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old Sign of the Dog and Duck. (c1878). The Dog and Duck tavern stood on the site of what later became the Bethlem Royal Hospital in Southwark, south London

Bethlehem Hospital, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Bethlehem Hospital, (c1878). View of the Bethlem Royal Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in London dating back to the 13th century

A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

"Melancholy and Raving Madness", sculptured by Cibber, formerly over the gateway of Bethlehem Hospital
3637149 " Melancholy and Raving Madness", sculptured by Cibber, formerly over the gateway of Bethlehem Hospital, Moorfields (engraving) by English School

London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)
1061644 London as seen from a Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London as seen from a Balloon)

Title Page to Lucida Intervalla by James Carkesse
XJF465159 Title Page to Lucida Intervalla by James Carkesse, published 1679 (printed paper) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Front view of Bethlehem Hospital (engraving)
585342 Front view of Bethlehem Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Front view of Bethlehem Hospital, also known as St Mary Bethlehem)

Bethlem psychiatric hospital or Bedlam in 1816
Bethlem Royal Hospital or Bedlam Hospital in St. Georges Fields, Southwark, 1816. Now the Imperial War Museum. Designed by surveyor James Lewis in the neoclassical style with portico

Bethlehem Hospital, London (litho)
5999340 Bethlehem Hospital, London (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bethlehem Hospital, London)

Nath Lee the Mad Poet, author (engraving)
585939 Nath Lee the Mad Poet, author (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nath Lee the Mad Poet)

The Bottle, Plate VIII, The bottle has done its work - it has destroyed the infant
STC169287 The Bottle, Plate VIII, The bottle has done its work - it has destroyed the infant and the mother, it has brought the son and daughter to vice and to the streets

Southwest view of Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital and London Wall, 1814. In the 18th century, visitors paid a penny at the Penny Gate to view the inmates

Parts of the London Wall and Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital, built in 1675. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London, 1814

Oliver Cromwells Porter (engraving)
2777247 Oliver Cromwells Porter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwells Porter. Illustration for The World of Wonders (Cassell, 1888)

A Rakes Progress VIII: The Rake in Bedlam, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS2005 A Rakes Progress VIII: The Rake in Bedlam, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Journey in the 20th Century (engraving)
XKH155160 Journey in the 20th Century (engraving) by Welti, Albert (1862-1912); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Swiss, out of copyright

The Duke of Wellington and the Maniac (engraving)
2796540 The Duke of Wellington and the Maniac (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Wellington and the Maniac. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1891)

Part of London Wall and Bethlem Hospital (engraving)
559528 Part of London Wall and Bethlem Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of London Wall and Bethlem Hospital)

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
1071401 A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, 1st State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.6x38.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Jack Sheppard visits his Mother in Bedlam, illustration from Jack Sheppard
2958393 Jack Sheppard visits his Mother in Bedlam, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

View of Kensington House Lunatic Asylum, c. 1830 (litho)
GHL429597 View of Kensington House Lunatic Asylum, c.1830 (litho) by Gauci, William (fl.1825-54); Guildhall Art Gallery, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; British, out of copyright

Melancholia, c. 1670-1700 (carved stone)
XJF465154 Melancholia, c.1670-1700 (carved stone) by Cibber, Caius Gabriel (1630-1700); Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Beckenham

Jack visits his mother in Bethlehem Hospital, London, illustration from
STC239045 Jack visits his mother in Bethlehem Hospital, London, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (etching) by Cruikshank

Bethlem Hospital, c. 1747
CF71900 Bethlem Hospital, c.1747 by Haytley, Edward (fl.1746-61); 56 diam. cm; Coram in the care of the Foundling Museum, London; eCoram in the care of the Foundling Museum; English, out of copyright

Bethlehem Hospital, London (engraving)
983857 Bethlehem Hospital, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bethlehem Hospital, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

A general view of the Royal Bethlem Hospital (Corruptly called Bedlam). The 14 acres site and grounds of which have been purchased by Viscuont Rothermere are to become a public park that will be a

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, ca. 1800

Portrait of Mr. George Bailey, 1855. Creator: Richard Dadd
Portrait of Mr. George Bailey, 1855. George Bailey, worked at Bethlem hospital where Dadd was confined

Hogarth - Rakes Progress
8. Scene in Bedlam asylum. Date: 1735

BEDLAM PATIENT NICHOLSON
Mrs Margaret Nicholson who, after attempting to stab King George III, was sent to Bedlam for life. (profile, in hat) Date: 1786

Harrogate HG3 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Harrogate HG3 3

Harrogate HG3 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Harrogate HG3 5

Mendip BA11 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mendip BA11 3

Front View of Bethlehem Hospital, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Front View of Bethlehem Hospital, c1876. Also known as Bedlam, a psychiatric hospital in London founded in 1247 during the reign of Henry III

The Hospital of Bethlehem, from A Book of the Prospects of the Remarkable Places in
BAL42856 The Hospital of Bethlehem, from A Book of the Prospects of the Remarkable Places in and about the City of London, c.1700 (engraving) by Morden, Robert (fl.1682-1703); O Shea Gallery, London

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"Bedlam: A Journey into the Depths of Madness" Step into the chaotic world of "Bedlam, " as depicted in Hogarth's iconic series, "A Rake's Progress. " Plate 8 transports us to a realm where melancholy and raving madness reign supreme. William Hogarth masterfully captures the descent into insanity, showcasing the grim reality within Bedlam Hospital. Established in 1247, Bethlem Hospital has long been synonymous with mental illness. Its figures over the gateway serve as a haunting reminder of the suffering endured by countless souls throughout history. The etching Patient Nicholson further unveils the torment experienced within these walls. The Old Sign of the Dog and Duck stands witness to London's fascination with madness, capturing an era when society was both intrigued and repulsed by those deemed insane. This duality is echoed in Hogarth's depiction of "The Mad House, " where he exposes society's callous treatment towards individuals afflicted by mental disorders. William Norris' portrait from 1815 offers a glimpse into one man's struggle with his own mind, encapsulating the raw emotions that plagued many during this time period. Meanwhile, Cibber's sculpture titled "Melancholy and Raving Madness" once adorned Bethlehem Hospital's gateway – an eerie symbol forever etched in our collective memory. As we soar above London through James Carkesse’s engraving from “London as seen from a Balloon, ” we are reminded that even amidst progress and innovation, darkness still lurks beneath society’s surface, and is within this context that Lucida Intervalla beckons us to explore moments between lucidity and chaos – moments that define our understanding itself. Intriguing yet unsettling, bedlam remains an enigma - simultaneously fascinating and terrifying. It serves as a stark reminder that behind closed doors lie hidden worlds filled with anguish but also resilience; places where humanity grapples with the fragility of the mind.