Canvas Print : Bedlam / Womans Gallery
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Bedlam / Womans Gallery
The womens gallery
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Media ID 581308
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1860 Asylums Bedlam Bethlehem Gallery Insanity
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Bedlam / Women's Gallery" canvas print from Media Storehouse, in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image transports you back in time to the infamous Bethlem Royal Hospital, also known as Bedlam, in the 19th century. Witness the Women's Gallery, a place where visitors could observe and comment on the patients, often for amusement or education. This mesmerizing print invites you to ponder the complexities of human nature and the intriguing history of mental health care. Adorn your walls with this thought-provoking and beautifully detailed work of art, and let the story of the Women's Gallery become a captivating conversation starter in your home or office.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
This print from Mary Evans Picture Library transports us back to the year 1860, offering a glimpse into the haunting history of Bedlam's Women's Gallery. This historical image showcases the interior of an asylum, where women deemed "insane" were confined and treated for their mental illnesses. The stark reality of life within these walls is palpable as we observe the barren room and somber atmosphere.
The term "Bedlam" has long been synonymous with chaos and madness, stemming from the notorious Bethlem Royal Hospital in London, one of the world's oldest psychiatric institutions. The Women's Gallery depicted in this photograph serves as a chilling reminder of society's treatment of those suffering from mental health conditions in centuries past.
As we reflect on this piece of medical history, it is impossible not to feel a sense of empathy for the women who once resided within these walls. Their stories are etched into every corner of this image, begging us to remember their struggles and advocate for better care and understanding for individuals facing similar challenges today.
Mary Evans Prints Online has preserved this powerful snapshot of Bedlam's Women's Gallery, allowing us to connect with our collective past and honor those whose voices were silenced by stigma and ignorance. It serves as a poignant reminder that progress in mental health care is essential for creating a more compassionate and inclusive society.
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