Metal Print : Artwork of a medical charlatan selling quack cures

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Artwork of a medical charlatan selling quack cures

Medical charlatan. Caricature of medical charlatan Georges Fattet selling vials of a " cure-all" medicine. Next to Fattet is a man with his jaw in a bandage, and a musician to attract the crowds. Fattet is claiming to have travelled around the world to find this drug. One stage of its manufacture supposedly involves boiling the extracts of certain plants in carp urine for 122 years. He is claiming that it can cure dental problems, broken bones, and can even be used to stop hens from laying eggs. As an added incentive for potential buyers, he is offering the medicine at half price. Drawn by Georges Frison (born 1850)

Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations

Media ID 6419989

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Caricature Charlatan Dentist Historical Image Quack Quack Treatment Quackery Selling

20"x20" (51x51cm) Metal Print

Step back in time with our captivating Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this intriguing image of a medical charlatan from Science Photo Library. This vintage caricature of Georges Fattet, with his quirky charm and mysterious elixirs, is sure to add an enchanting touch to any space. The high-quality metal print process ensures vibrant colors and exceptional detail, bringing the charisma of this historical figure to life. Perfect for medical history enthusiasts, vintage collectors, or those who appreciate a good story, this unique piece is sure to spark conversation and inspire curiosity.

Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.

Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space

Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of a bygone era, showcasing an artwork that exposes the deceitful practices of a medical charlatan. In this caricature, we see Georges Fattet, a notorious quack, peddling his dubious cure-all medicine to unsuspecting crowds. The scene is filled with intriguing details - from a man with his jaw bandaged, presumably one of Fattet's victims seeking relief, to a musician playing nearby to attract attention. Fattet shamelessly claims to have traveled far and wide in search of this miraculous drug. He boasts about its extraordinary manufacturing process which involves boiling plant extracts in carp urine for an astonishing 122 years! Astonishingly absurd as it may sound today, he asserts that this concoction can miraculously heal dental problems and mend broken bones. But wait, there's more! Fattet even goes so far as to claim that it has the power to stop hens from laying eggs. To entice potential buyers further into his web of deception, Fattet offers his questionable medicine at half price. This historical image drawn by Georges Frison in the late 19th century serves as a stark reminder of the prevalence of medical charlatanism during those times. As we gaze upon this fascinating artwork today, let us appreciate how far medical science has come since then while also recognizing the importance of skepticism and critical thinking when faced with extravagant claims or quick-fix solutions promising miracles without evidence or scientific backing.

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