Hypnotism Collection

Charcot & Asylum Patient
UNE LECON CLINIQUE A LA SALPETRIERE J M Charcot demonstrates the symptoms of hysteria with a patient under hypnosis

Animal magnetism, satirical artwork
Animal magnetism. Satirical artwork depicting a patient and animal magnetism practitioner with animal heads. Animal magnetism was developed by the German physician Franz Mesmer (1734-1815)

Mesmers tub at his consulting room in parish which opened soon after his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal in 1779

Group therapy using hypnosis

James Braid's technique of hypnotism (coloured engraving)
8655726 James Braid's technique of hypnotism (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Braid's technique of hypnotism)

Magnetizer student manual, c.1850-1900 (print)
8615290 Magnetizer student manual, c.1850-1900 (print); (add.info.: Cover of the book "Manual of the student magnetizer" by Baron du Potet (Denis, Jules Dupotet)

Hypnotic Séance, 1887. Creator: Sven Richard Bergh
Hypnotic Seance, 1887

Hypnosis method of Dr Braid. Scottish surgeon, Design by A. Demarle from
7295204 Hypnosis method of Dr Braid. Scottish surgeon, Design by A. Demarle from the, book "Life and health" by Dr Julius Rengade, Paris, 1881 (print) by Demarle

The Tree of Buzancy (chromolitho)
974005 The Tree of Buzancy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tree of Buzancy)

La Decouverte de l hypnotisme, Experiences publiques d hypnotisme (engraving)
2787993 La Decouverte de l hypnotisme, Experiences publiques d hypnotisme (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Decouverte de l hypnotisme)

An actress hypnotised while on stage (colour litho)
2795674 An actress hypnotised while on stage (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An actress hypnotised while on stage. Choriste hypnotisee sur la scene)

Hypnotism, F D Hewes, Imro Fox (litho)
5236354 Hypnotism, F D Hewes, Imro Fox (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hypnotism, F D Hewes, Imro Fox)

Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815) aged 72, 1847 (encaustic on canvas)
CHT162799 Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815) aged 72, 1847 (encaustic on canvas) by Carpentier, Paul (1787-1877); Hopital de la Salpetriere, Paris

The Zouave Healer, from La Lune, 1868 (coloured engraving)
CHT235383 The Zouave Healer, from La Lune, 1868 (coloured engraving) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Animal Magnetism - The Operator putting his Patient into a Crisis
746860 Animal Magnetism - The Operator putting his Patient into a Crisis, from A Key to Physics, and the Occult Sciences, 1800 (hand-coloured engraving) by Sibly Ebenezer (1751-1800)

An Exposition of Hypnotism (litho)
1602939 An Exposition of Hypnotism (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Exposition of Hypnotism)

Robert Macaire hypnotising (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT252903 Robert Macaire hypnotising (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Decouverte de l hypnotisme, Portrait du Dr Braid (engraving)
2787988 Decouverte de l hypnotisme, Portrait du Dr Braid (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decouverte de l hypnotisme, Portrait du Dr Braid)

Decouverte de l hypnotisme, Le docteur Durand, de Gros (engraving)
2787984 Decouverte de l hypnotisme, Le docteur Durand, de Gros (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decouverte de l hypnotisme, Le docteur Durand, de Gros)

Le Voyage Du Prince Wiazemsky En Asie (engraving)
2789178 Le Voyage Du Prince Wiazemsky En Asie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Voyage Du Prince Wiazemsky En Asie)

Magic advertisements (litho)
3100943 Magic advertisements (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magic advertisements)

Advert for Wonderland, Whitechapel Road, London (engraving)
585778 Advert for Wonderland, Whitechapel Road, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Wonderland, Whitechapel Road, London)

Doctor Durand de Gros experience at the cercle of Scientific Press (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT242897 Doctor Durand de Gros experience at the cercle of Scientific Press (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The hypnotist (litho)
5998646 The hypnotist (litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hypnotist. Illustration for Devils, Drugs and Doctors by Howard W Haggard (Heinemann)

The operator putting his patient into a crisis (engraving)
960030 The operator putting his patient into a crisis (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animal magnetism: the operator putting his patient into a crisis)

Wrestler Kendo Nagasaki hypnotises reporter Nick Davies. 2nd September 1978

Man Holding Womans Head

Hypnotism, ca. 1845. Creator: John Adams Whipple
Hypnotism, ca. 1845

Charcot and Asylum Patient
UNE LECON CLINIQUE A LA SALPETRIERE J M Charcot demonstrates the symptoms of hysteria with a patient under hypnosis Date: 1887

Hypnotism, 1891. Male hypnotist putting a young woman into an hypnotic trance. Animal magnetism or hypnotism had a revival at the end of the 19th century

The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar. 1923. The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar is a short story by American author Edgar Allan Poe about a mesmerist who puts a man in a suspended hypnotic state at

Hypnosis, 1889. Placing a patient under the influence of hypnotism, top, and releasing him from that influence, bottom. From The Illustrated Practical Mesmerist by William Davey. (London, 1889)

Hypnosis: introvision (power of looking into a body), 1889. The most practical and valuable aspect of supersensuous perception, is known as introvision

Jean Martin Charcot demonstrating hypnosis, 1879. Charcot (1825-1893), French neurologist and pathologist, demonstrating the production of hypnosis using beam of light from a magic lantern

Jean Martin Charcot, French neurologist and pathologist, 1893. Charcot (1825-1893) worked at the Salpetriere Hospital, Paris from 1862, and established a neurological unit there

Hypnosis subject suffering from imaginary toothache, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin

Subject going into a hypnotic trance, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot (1825-1893)

Subjects hypnotised by the sound of a gong, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot

Hypnotised subject in a state of catalepsy, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot

Hypnotised subjects attracted by a matchbox, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley giving a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot

Front cover of Trilby by George Du Maurier, 1894. Artist: George Du Maurier
Front cover of Trilby by George Du Maurier, 1894. The figure shown is the eponymous heroine, Trilby who, under hypnosis by Svengali, became a famous singer

Au Clair de la Lune : the power of hypnosis, 1894. Artist: George du Maurier
Au Clair de la Lune : the power of hypnosis, 1894. Trilby the tone-deaf! Who couldn t tell a C from an F!! giving a concert under Svengalis hypnotic influence. From Trilby by George du Maurier

Caricature of Franz Anton Mesmer, c1785. He is depicted as an ass hypnotising a female subject with a finger. In 1779, soon after the publication of his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de

Hypnosis, 1680. Experimentum Mirabile: a chicken hypnotised by its beak being placed on a line. From Physiologia Kircheriana by Athanasius Kircher. (Amsterdam, 1680)

Mesmer conducting a baquet in Paris
Franz Anton Mesmer (1734 - 1815), German physician and hypnotist, treating patients in a group, in a session which he called a baquet (named after the large vessel in the middle of the room)

Indian Snake Charmers In The 19th Century. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, Published 1889

PUYSEGUR
AMAND-MARIE-JACQUES DE CHASTENET, marquis de PUYSEGUR French pioneer of animal magnetism /hypnotism Date: 1751 - 1825

FASSMAN, Josep Mir i Rocafort, named Profesor. Spanish psychologist and hypnotist. Poster of the show Fassman hypnostist of crowds

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"Hypnotism: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Mind" Step into a world where minds are unlocked and secrets revealed. Explore the captivating history of hypnotism, from its early pioneers to modern-day practitioners. In the late 19th century, renowned neurologist Charcot delved into mesmerizing studies at Paris' asylum, unraveling the enigma of hypnosis. Animal magnetism became a subject of intrigue as satirical artwork depicted its allure and power. Witness group therapy sessions utilizing hypnosis, where individuals find solace in their subconscious realms. Mesmer's tub, an iconic fixture in his consulting room, opened doors to new possibilities after his groundbreaking treatise. Across borders, Professor Fassman emerged as a Spanish authority on hypnotism. His expertise echoed that of Albert von Schrenck-Notzing – physician turned researcher – who sought to demystify this ancient practice. Artistic masterpieces like "Mercury, " "Argus and Io, " and "The Tree of Buzancy" captured moments infused with hypnotic charm. Meanwhile, lithographs such as "Professor Pompey Magnetizing an Abolition Lady" showcased how hypnosis transcended societal boundaries even in 18th-century New York. Delve deeper into this realm with "La Decouverte de l'Hypnotisme, " an engraving documenting public experiments that shed light on its wonders. Immerse yourself in color lithographs depicting actresses entranced while performing on stage – a testament to hypnosis' theatrical allure. Hypnotism is more than just mind control; it unravels layers within ourselves we never knew existed. It challenges our perceptions and opens doors to unexplored territories of our consciousness.