Asile Collection

Portrait of the Italian poet Torquato Tasso dit le Mupe (1544-1595) dans l'asile d'alienes de sainte-anne a
ELD4920406 Portrait of the Italian poet Torquato Tasso dit le Mupe (1544-1595) dans l'asile d'alienes de sainte-anne a Ferrara

Bathroom at Sainte Anne psychiatric hospital, 19th century
1737118 Bathroom at Sainte Anne psychiatric hospital, 19th century.; (add.info.: Bathroom at Sainte Anne psychiatric hospital, 19th century.).

Patient at Sainte Anne hospital (engraving)
1737154 Patient at Sainte Anne hospital (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: A man with a straitjacket in a padded cell. Sainte Anne hospital, 19th century.)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Asile (des pauvres); Asylum; Spittel (engraving)
7194746 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Asile (des pauvres); Asylum; Spittel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asile (des pauvres); Asylum; Spittel

La Maison de charite de Watts, a Rochester, Asile de nuit pour les pauvres voyageurs (engraving)
3646015 La Maison de charite de Watts, a Rochester, Asile de nuit pour les pauvres voyageurs (engraving) by French School

Bonneval, Ancienne Abbaye (Asile d alienes) (colour photo)
2803690 Bonneval, Ancienne Abbaye (Asile d alienes) (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonneval, Ancienne Abbaye (Asile d alienes)

Asile de Petits Orphelins, Menilmontant, Paris - Refectory
Refectory of the Asile de Petits Enfants (Home for young orphans), Menilmontant, Paris Date: circa 1911

Asile de Petits Orphelins, Menilmontant - Main Building
Main building of the Asile de Petits Enfants (Home for young orphans), Menilmontant, Paris. Date: early 1900s

Asile de Petits Orphelins, Menilmontant - Holiday Home
Holiday home for the Asile de Petits Enfants (Home for young orphans), Menilmontant, Paris. Date: early 1900s

Asile de Petits Orphelins, Menilmontant, Paris
Girls playground at the Asile de Petits Enfants (Home for young orphans), Menilmontant, Paris. Date: circa 1917

Wild ginger, milkweed, and insects
European wild ginger, Asarum europaeum 1, Libelloides longicornis, Ascalaphus longicornis 2, milkweed, Asclepias syriaca 3, and hornet robberfly, Asilus crabroniformis 4

The conduct of the girls of joy in the Salpetriere, the passage by the gates of Saint
JLJ4646147 The conduct of the girls of joy in the Salpetriere, the passage by the gates of Saint Bernard The present Salpetriere Hospital was originally a prison and a hospice for women

Only the baytrees will grow without cultivation
CHT184369 Only the baytrees will grow without cultivation, illustration for General Lallemand (1774-1839) at Champ d Asile, 1819, after Rullmann (litho) (b/w photo) by Motte

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
1071401 A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, 1st State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.6x38.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Jack Sheppard visits his Mother in Bedlam, illustration from Jack Sheppard
2958393 Jack Sheppard visits his Mother in Bedlam, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

Colony of Texas, General Lallemand at Champ d Asile, 1818
CHT184368 Colony of Texas, General Lallemand at Champ d Asile, 1818, after Rullmann (litho) (b/w photo) by Motte, Charles Etienne Pierre (1785-1836); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

LUNATIC ASYLUM 1877
Asile dAlienes (lunatic asylum) of Sainte-Anne, Paris Date: 1877

PARIS ASILE DE NUIT
Paris : asile de nuit in the rue Saint-Jacques - the womens ward Date: circa 1860

Hydrotherapy treatment at French mental hospital
Water treatment at Asile d Alienes (lunatic asylum) of Sainte-Anne, Paris. Date: 1868

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"Asile: A Glimpse into the History of Care and Shelter" Step back in time with these captivating engravings and photographs that depict various aspects of "asile" - a term referring to places of refuge, care, and shelter for different groups in society. In the 19th century, Sainte Anne hospital provided solace to patients seeking treatment for their ailments. An engraving showcases the solemnity and dedication within its walls. Le Vocabulaire Illustre introduces us to "Asile des pauvres, " an asylum for the destitute. This engraving reminds us of the importance of providing sanctuary for those less fortunate. The Maison de charite de Watts in Rochester served as a night asylum for poor travelers. Its engraved image transports us to a bygone era where weary souls found respite under its roof. Bonneval's ancient abbey was transformed into an asylum for the mentally ill, as shown in a vivid color photo. It serves as a reminder of society's evolving approach towards caring for individuals with mental health conditions. The Asile de Petits Orphelins in Menilmontant, Paris catered to young orphans. From its refectory to main building and holiday home, this institution aimed at nurturing these vulnerable children amidst challenging circumstances. While exploring these historical sites, we also encounter glimpses from nature - wild ginger, milkweed, and insects thriving even without cultivation. Their resilience mirrors that of those seeking refuge within asiles. "The conduct of girls of joy" at Salpetriere offers insight into societal attitudes towards women during that period. The gates serve as symbols representing both confinement and liberation - contrasting emotions experienced by inhabitants. Lastly, William Hogarth's famous engraving "A Rake's Progress" depicts one man's downfall due to his reckless behavior – perhaps serving as a cautionary tale about the consequences faced when one lacks proper asylum.