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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
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1810s Asylum Bedlam Bethlehem Caius Chained Chains Cibber Figures Gabriel Gateway Health Illness Insane Land Mark Lunatic Madness Melancholy Mental Personification Personified Raving Statuary Statues Symbolic
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step into the captivating world of history with our exquisite Mounted Photos from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Melancholy and Raving Madness, Bedlam Hospital" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the enigmatic Bethlehem Hospital. The haunting figures of Melancholy and Raving Madness, skillfully sculpted by the Danish artist Caius Gabriel Cibber in 1813, stand guard at the hospital gateway. Each Mounted Photo is meticulously printed on premium quality paper and mounted on a sturdy backing, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting display. Bring the intriguing history of Bedlam Hospital into your home or office with this evocative and thought-provoking piece.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 13.5cm (8" x 5.3")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Beneath the imposing arches of the historic Bethlehem Hospital, also known as Bedlam, stand the haunting figures of Melancholy and Raving Madness. These evocative statues, created by the Danish sculptor Caius Gabriel Cibber in 1813, serve as both a landmark and a poignant reminder of the institution's past as a notorious asylum for the mentally ill. The statue of Melancholy, depicted as a woman with a pensive expression and a flowing robe, represents the quiet suffering and introspection that often accompanies depression and sadness. Her peaceful demeanor stands in stark contrast to the frenzied figure of Raving Madness, a man in chains, with wild eyes and a contorted expression, symbolizing the uncontrollable and chaotic nature of severe mental illness. These figures, once situated at the entrance to the hospital, were intended to be both a warning and a source of comfort for those entering the institution. The statue of Melancholy served as a reminder that mental illness was not a sign of weakness, but rather a legitimate medical condition deserving of compassion and understanding. Meanwhile, the statue of Raving Madness served as a cautionary tale, a reminder of the potential consequences of untreated mental illness. Cibber's statues, created in the early 1810s, are a testament to the complex and nuanced understanding of mental illness during this period. They continue to be a source of fascination and inspiration for artists, historians, and mental health advocates, and remain an enduring symbol of the human experience of mental illness.
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