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With Doctor curing Witchcraft, Congo (engraving)
3655925 With Doctor curing Witchcraft, Congo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Doctor curing Witchcraft, Congo. Illustration for Primitive Religions by G T Battany (Ward Lock, 1891).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22979048
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Comparative Congo Curing Incantation Nations Non Christian Occult Occult Science Occultism Parascience Primitive Spiritualism Uncivilised Witchcraft Witches Sabbath Wizardry
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating allure of the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of "With Doctor curing Witchcraft, Congo" by the English School. This intriguing 19th-century engraving, sourced from Bridgeman Images through Fine Art Finder, transports you to another world. Witness the mesmerizing scene of a doctor in Congo, skillfully treating a witch, as the magic of the moment unfolds before your eyes. Bring the rich history and cultural intrigue of this enchanting piece into your home or office, and let it serve as a conversation starter and a source of inspiration. Order your Fine Art Print today and embark on a journey through time.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34.1cm x 53.3cm (13.4" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, titled "With Doctor curing Witchcraft, Congo" takes us back to the 19th century and offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of primitive religions in Africa. The image showcases an English doctor immersed in the uncivilized realm of African witchcraft, attempting to cure its mystical powers. The scene is filled with intrigue as we witness the doctor's encounter with a group of Congolese people deeply entrenched in their non-Christian beliefs. Their faces reflect a mixture of curiosity and apprehension as they observe this foreigner delving into their spiritual practices. The print serves as an illustration for G. T. Battany's book "Primitive Religions" shedding light on comparative religious studies during that era. It explores themes such as wizardry, incantations, witches' sabbaths, occult science, parascience, spiritualism, and occultism prevalent within these ancient African traditions. Through this artwork by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported to a time when cultural exchange was limited but nonetheless intriguing. It invites us to contemplate how different belief systems coexist and shape societies across nations. As we gaze upon this engraving today, it prompts us to appreciate the rich diversity of human spirituality while acknowledging our collective journey towards understanding one another's cultures and religions.
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