Framed Print : A Mountebank
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
A Mountebank
Mountebanck or Charlatan or Ciarlatano with patent medicines and monkey assistant
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Media ID 585225
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Assistant Charlatan Charlatans Doctors Medicines Monkey Patent Quack Mountebank
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating addition to your home decor, the "A Mountebank" Framed Print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This vintage image transports us back in time, depicting a charismatic mountebank or charlatan, complete with an assistant monkey and an array of intriguing patent medicines. The rich detail and authenticity of this 19th-century photograph are sure to spark conversation and add character to any room. Embrace the allure of the past with this unique and intriguing framed print.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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 fascinating print from Mary Evans Picture Library captures a scene straight out of the 17th century, featuring a mountebank or charlatan with his monkey assistant peddling patent medicines to unsuspecting customers. The term "mountebank" refers to a fraudster or quack who would travel from town to town selling supposed miracle cures and elixirs.
In this image, we see the mountebank dressed in elaborate attire, using charm and deception to lure in potential buyers. His monkey assistant adds an element of whimsy to the scene, perhaps serving as entertainment for onlookers while the charlatan works his sales pitch.
The history of medical charlatans is a long and storied one, with these snake oil salesmen taking advantage of people's desperation for quick fixes and miracle cures. Despite their dubious practices, mountebanks were often able to amass wealth and influence through their deceptive tactics.
This print serves as a reminder of the darker side of medical history, where unscrupulous individuals preyed on the vulnerable for personal gain. It also highlights the enduring fascination with quackery and deception throughout the centuries. Overall, this image provides a glimpse into a bygone era when charlatans roamed freely, exploiting people's trust in search of profit.
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