Fine Art Print : Scottish medium Helen Duncan blindfolded
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Scottish medium Helen Duncan blindfolded
Undated photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan blindfolded during a sance, producing " ectoplasm" and a " hand". The photograph is annotated to show fraudulence. This is one of series of photographs of Harry Prices investigations into the mediumship of Helen Duncan and of Esson Maule, who was involved with the exposure of Helen Duncan during a sance in Edinburgh. HPG/1/4/3 (xii)"
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Blindfold Blindfolded Curtain Duncan Edinburgh Esson Exposure Fake Fraud Harry Helen Investigation Investigations Maule Medium Mediumship Price Sance Seance Xxii Paranormal
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the intriguing world of spiritualism with our selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse. This captivating image of Helen Duncan, a renowned Scottish medium, showcases a moment during one of her séances. Blindfolded and in a trance-like state, she is seen producing ectoplasm and a hand, a phenomenon that fueled both fascination and controversy in the early 20th century. This rights-managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online, annotated to reveal the suspected fraudulent nature of the event, adds an intriguing layer to this historical art piece. Bring a piece of the paranormal into your home or office with our authentic, high-quality Fine Art Prints.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 33.2cm x 53.3cm (13.1" 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
In this undated photograph, Scottish medium Helen Duncan is depicted blindfolded during a séance, producing what appears to be ectoplasm and a hand emerging from beneath a cheescloth-draped table. The image is annotated with notes indicating fraudulence, making it a significant piece of evidence in the investigation into Duncan's mediumship by renowned paranormal investigator Harry Price. Price's interest in Duncan began in the late 1920s, when he became suspicious of her alleged supernatural abilities. He conducted several investigations into her séances, collaborating with Esson Maule, a magician and skeptic, to expose potential tricks and deceptions. During one séance in Edinburgh, Price and Maule discovered that Duncan was using her feet to manipulate the ectoplasm and the "hand" that emerged from beneath the table. The annotated photograph is part of a series of evidence documenting their findings, which ultimately led to Duncan's arrest and trial in 1934 for conspiracy and fraud. The photograph shows Duncan seated in a dimly lit room, with a curtain drawn around her and the table. Her blindfolded eyes are closed, and her hands are folded in her lap. The table is draped in a cheescloth, and the ectoplasm and hand can be seen emerging from beneath it. The annotations on the photograph point to various inconsistencies and signs of trickery, such as the lack of a proper seal on the table and the apparent manipulation of the ectoplasm. This historical image provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of spiritualism and paranormal investigations during the early 20th century, shedding light on the methods used by mediums like Helen Duncan to deceive their audiences and the tireless efforts of investigators like Harry Price to expose the truth.
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