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Cholera Pie - caricature etching by Robert Cruikshank (1789-1856) indicating a popular belief that physicians became wealthy as a result of epidemic pestilences
CRUIKSHANK: CHOLERA PIE.
Cholera Pie - caricature etching by Robert Cruikshank (1789-1856) indicating a popular belief that physicians became wealthy as a result of epidemic pestilences
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Media ID 8865217
Cholera Cruikshank Doctor Epidemic Etching Illness Infection Knife Medicine Parody Political Acts Robert
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 21.4cm (9.6" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The caricature etching by Robert Cruikshank titled "Cholera Pie" offers a satirical portrayal of the popular belief during the 18th century that physicians profited greatly from epidemic pestilences. In this comical artwork, Cruikshank uses his artistic talent to create a visual commentary on the perceived greed and opportunism of doctors in England. The scene depicts two English men sitting at a table, with one holding a knife ready to cut into a pie labeled "Cholera". The pie itself symbolizes the epidemic disease that was ravaging society at the time. This image suggests that physicians were not only aware of these deadly outbreaks but also saw them as an opportunity for financial gain. Cruikshank's use of parody highlights the absurdity of such beliefs and serves as social commentary on how people viewed medical professionals during this period. By portraying doctors as individuals who would willingly feast upon an illness-infested pie, he emphasizes their alleged indifference towards public health concerns. Overall, this etching provides insight into societal perceptions surrounding medicine and wealth during the 18th century. It invites viewers to question whether physicians truly prioritized healing or if they were driven primarily by monetary interests. Through humor and satire, Cruikshank challenges prevailing notions about doctors' motivations while shedding light on broader issues related to power dynamics within healthcare systems.
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