Mesmer Collection

Development of Mesmeric Science, 1883. Artist: George du Maurier
Development of Mesmeric Science, 1883. The fatal Mesmeric Duel in the Bois de Boulogne, between the Chevalier Lenoir, of Paris, and Professor Schwartz, of Berlin

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

MESMER AND WATELET
Mesmer correctly predicts the death of the singer Watelet

Mesmer's tub at his consulting room in parish which opened soon after his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de
542281 Mesmer's tub at his consulting room in parish which opened soon after his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal in 1779

Le Baquet magnetique de Mesmer (engraving)
3644215 Le Baquet magnetique de Mesmer (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Baquet magnetique de Mesmer. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1842)

Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815). Creator: Anonymous
Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815). Private Collection

A Magnetic Experiment. Creator: Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816)
A Magnetic Experiment. Private Collection

A mesmeric tub. Creator: Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816)
A mesmeric tub. Private Collection

Mesmers tub, 1779 (1875). In 1779, soon after the publication of his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal, Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), the founder of Mesmerism

Mesmers tub, c1870. In 1779, soon after the publication of his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal, Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), the founder of Mesmerism

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

Print satirising Franz Anton Mesmer, 1784
Print satirising Mesmer, 1784. In 1779, soon after the publication of his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal, Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), the founder of Mesmerism

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)

Franz Anton Mesmer, 1734-1815. Viennese Psychiatrist Who Brought Forth The Theory Of Animal Magnetism. Engraved By Pannemaker-Ligny After Coffinaeu

Franz Mesmer
Portrait of Friedrich Anton (Franz) Mesmer. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mesmer Baquet Moral
Mesmers baquet-moral does for the soul what his regular baquet does for the body : vices are eradicated, virtues inculcated, thanks to the powerful forces it exerts

Mesmer Baquet
Mesmers octagonal baquet, showing how eight patients could sit round it and be cured of 8 different ailments simultaneously, from hydropsis to the stone

Mesmers Patients
Mesmers patients in padded Salle des Crises Date: circa 1780

Mesmers Baquet / Figuier
Mesmers baquet, Paris Date: circa 1780

Mesmers Tub Satirised
A satire on Mesmers tub Date: 1790

Mesmer Plans Lodge / 1783
Mesmer plans his Lodge of Harmony at Paris Date: 1783

Austrian art nouveau jewellery scarf pins, pendants, and brooches in enamel, gold, silver.. Color plate from Charles Holmes Modern Design in Jewellery and Fans, published by the Studio 1902

Caricature of Mesmer, showing him as an ass, hypnotising a subject with a finger

Print satirising Mesmer and his tub and his ideas of animal magnetism. Frontispiece of booklet published London, 1784

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

Mesmers Baquet
Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), Viennese physician and hypnotist who claimed to be able to cure the sick by using animal magnetism", later known as mesmerism

An engraving, c1780, showing treatment by animal magnetism as practiced by Franz Mesmer (1734-1816)
MESMERISM, 1780. An engraving, c1780, showing treatment by animal magnetism as practiced by Franz Mesmer (1734-1816). Mesmerism " is today considered a form of hypnosis

Franz Anton Mesmer, also known as Friedrich. Austrian physician. The Tub of Mesmer
FRANZ MESMER (1734-1815). Franz Anton Mesmer, also known as Friedrich. Austrian physician. The Tub of Mesmer. Satirical frontispiece engraving from L Antimagn

German physician, practiced in Vienna. Contemporary French engraving
FRANZ MESMER (1734-1815). German physician, practiced in Vienna. Contemporary French engraving

Austrian physician, Friedrich Anton Mesmer. An 18th century satirical French engraving on Mesmers theory of animal
FRANZ MESMER (1734-1815). Austrian physician, Friedrich Anton Mesmer. An 18th century satirical French engraving on Mesmers theory of animal magnetism

Le Magnetisme Devoil
ANIMAL MAGNETISM, 1784-5. Le Magnetisme Devoil

Friedrich Anton Mesmer. Austrian physician. Autograph signature
FRANZ MESMER (1734-1815). Friedrich Anton Mesmer. Austrian physician. Autograph signature

Portrait of Mesmer
Portrait of Franz Anton Mesmer, who discovered animal magnetism or mesmerism Date: 1784

Hypnosis demonstration, 19th century
Hypnosis demonstration. 19th-century artwork of a hypnotist inducing hypnosis in a woman on a stage in front of a watching audience

Medallion of Mesmer
Friedrich Anton (Franz) Mesmer - depicted on a medallion. Mesmer was a German physicist who explored ideas on magnetic and gravitational influences on health

Mesmer Glorified
Mesmer is crowned by a jester as he stands on a balloon inflated by his followers, including a cleric, calling down the power of the sun to cure his patients

Mesmer Homme Baquet
Five minutes of treatment by the baquet-homme suffice to produce wonderful effects on an ailing body thanks to the forces emitted by the eight bottles round the octagon

Mesmer and Bailly
Mesmer, whose work had been unfavourably reported by Bailly, salutes the latter as he is led to the guillotine

Deslon Censured
Deslon, one of Mesmers few supporters at Paris, is censured by the medical establishment who don t share his enthusiasm for the Viennese charlatan

Mesmer and Patient
The father of one of his patients, by no means convinced of the efficacy of his treatment, tries to rescue her. Swoonings and the vapours ensue

Mesmer and Academie
Mesmer hopes to interest the French Academie des Sciences in his work, but they ignore him and it

Mesmer and Pension
Mesmer refuses a state pension from the French government because it does not recognise the significance of his work

Mesmers Patient
Mesmers reputation suffers when mlle Paradis, a blind patient he failed to cure, turns up at the French court playing clavecin at Marie Ant- oinettes spiritual concert

Mesmer / Magnetic Clinic
Mesmers magnetic clinic at the Hotel Bullion, Paris

Mesmer Demonstration
Mesmer gives a demonstration at his house in the Place Vendome, Paris

Mesmer Satirised / Theatre
Mesmer satirised in the theatre : his supporter, D Epremesil, throws leaflets to the audience

Mesmers Baquet
Mesmers baquet, Paris

Phenomenes De Mesmerisme
A page from Phenomeres de Mesmerisme

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"Unveiling the Enigma: The Development of Mesmeric Science" Step into the mesmerizing world of Franz Anton Mesmer, a pioneer in the realm of animal magnetism. In 1779, Mesmer published his groundbreaking treatise "Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal, " which paved the way for an extraordinary scientific journey. Mesmer's consulting room in Parish became a hub of curiosity and wonder soon after his treatise was released. At its heart stood Mesmer's tub, an intriguing contraption that held dilute sulphuric acid. Patients gathered around this enigmatic vat during therapy sessions, their hands intertwined as they sought healing through magnetic forces. The captivating image captured by artist George du Maurier in 1883 showcases this mesmerizing scene. It depicts individuals encircling the tub, immersed in a profound state of trance induced by Mesmer's magnetic experiments. Their faces reflect both skepticism and fascination as they delve into uncharted territories. Le Baquet magnetique de Mesmer engraving further illustrates the allure surrounding this unconventional practice. Patients eagerly embraced this alternative form of treatment, seeking relief from ailments that traditional medicine failed to address adequately. Franz Anton Mesmer himself remains shrouded in mystery; an anonymous creator immortalized him with a striking portrait dating back to his lifetime (1734-1815). Caricatures and satirical prints emerged during that era too, depicting him with humor and irony but also acknowledging his significant influence on medical science. Claude Louis Desrais' artistic renditions offer glimpses into what transpired within those therapy sessions. They depict patients submerged inside mesmeric tubs - vessels filled not only with liquid but also hope for miraculous recoveries. As we explore these historical artifacts today, we are reminded of humanity's ceaseless quest for understanding and innovation. The development of mesmeric science stands as a testament to our enduring fascination with unlocking the secrets of the mind and body.