Insanity Collection (page 5)

Dickenss Dombey and Son
Vintage engraving of a scen from Charles Dickens Bonby and Son. And, when he got there, sat down in a chair, and fell into a silent fit of laughter, with which he was sometimes seized

The case against the top hat
A page from The Tatler, dated 20th November 1901, featuring an article entitled " The Case Against the Top Hat", by the Scottish MP Lord Ronald Sutherland-Gower

Asylum Pregnant Woman
" I ve noticed you re treating this poor creature more kindly?" " Yes, the chief nurse has got her pregnant." Date: 1904

Hysteria Patient / 1887
Hysteria patient at La Salpetriere lying in an ecstatic state, with her arms crossed over her body. Date: 1887

The mens ward at Bethlehem Hospital, 1861. Several large potted plants are in evidence; perhaps an early example of horticultural therapy. Date: 1861

Georgina Weldon, campaigner, litigant and amateur singer
Georgina Weldon 1837-1914), campaigner against the lunacy laws, litigant and amateur singer. Her interest in spiritualism led her husband to try to prove that she was insane; she resisted being taken

Melancholia patient, Charenton, 1838
A mental patient at Charenton asylum, suffering from melancholia. Date: 1838

Dr. Vigourouxs electro-diagnostic at La Salpetriere
Doctor Vigourouxs electro-diagnostic at La Salpetriere

Forbes Winslow
FORBES BENIGNUS WINSLOW doctor who specialised in insanity, had his own lunatic asylum, a key figure in early psychiatry. Date: 1810 - 1874

Mad Kate, 1806-07 (oil on canvas)
BAL7067 Mad Kate, 1806-07 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 91x71 cm; Goethe Museum, Frankfurt, Germany; (add.info.: femme; folle; la folie de Kate; ); Swiss

Roland Learns of the Love of Angelica and Medoro (oil on canvas)
XIR70351 Roland Learns of the Love of Angelica and Medoro (oil on canvas) by Galloche, Louis (1670-1761); 80x110 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

The Madhouse, 1812-15 (oil on canvas)
XIR533 The Madhouse, 1812-15 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 45x72 cm; Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Illustration of Bedlam from A Tale of a Tub by Jonathan Swift, fifth edition
XJF465162 Illustration of Bedlam from A Tale of a Tub by Jonathan Swift, fifth edition published 1710 (engraving) by Lens

Don Quixote fighting the herd of sheep, mistaking them for two armies, 1839
KW403249 Don Quixote fighting the herd of sheep, mistaking them for two armies, 1839, from The Garden Arbour Family Journal, published 1905 (litho) by German School

Scene in a Madhouse, from A Rakes Progress (engraving)
XJF397617 Scene in a Madhouse, from A Rakes Progress (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Cure of Folly (oil on panel)
BAL3422 The Cure of Folly (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 48x35 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: L excision de la pierre de folie; l extraction; medecin; chirurgie;)

The modern Ophelia, or The Doomed one, 1845 (lithograph)
XJF2920770 The modern Ophelia, or The Doomed one, 1845 (lithograph) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthony Ashley Cooper (1801-85) seventh earl of Shaftesbury

The Surgeon (oil on panel)
XIR61805 The Surgeon (oil on panel) by Hemessen, Jan Sanders van (c.1504-66); 100x141 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Dutch, out of copyright

A sketch for the regents speech on Mad-ass-sons insanity, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, engraving 1812, Gabriel blowing a message A bad news for you at James Madison

The Ship of Fools, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
XIR29110 The Ship of Fools, c.1500 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 58x32 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: bateau; allegorie; folie; fou; ); Netherlandish, out of copyright

Cutting out the Stone of Madness or an Operation on the Head (oil on panel)
XIR28582 Cutting out the Stone of Madness or an Operation on the Head (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); Musee de l Hotel Sandelin, Saint-Omer

ROWLANDSON: MADMAN. A madman locked in the stocks. Illustration by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

Will These Hands Ne er Be Clean?
Engraving from Act V Scene I of William Shakespeares Macbeth of Lady Macbeth as she holds a lantern and sleepwalks with her eyes open through a darkened room, mid to late 1800s

Meeting of like minds at the Lnatic Asylum
Dottieville Lunatic Asylum - Inmate to new arrival: " What, you mad too! So gad." Date: 1898

Comic caricature in a lunatic asylum by Phil May
Dottieville Lunatic Asylum Visitor to the Asylum - " Is that Clock Right?" The Dotty One - " O course it ain, or it wouldn t be here." Date: 1900

A Sketch For The Regents Speech On Mad-ass-sons Insanity, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, Engraving 1812, Gabriel Blowing A Message A Bad News For You At James Madison

An entertainment for the patients at the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, Colney Hatch
INSANE ASYLUM, 1853. An entertainment for the patients at the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, Colney Hatch. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1853

in a cell of the hospital at San Jose, Costa Rica. Wood engraving, 1860
INSANE WOMAN. in a cell of the hospital at San Jose, Costa Rica. Wood engraving, 1860

A demented idiot under restraint in a French asylum. Line engraving, 1838
INSANITY, 1838. A demented idiot under restraint in a French asylum. Line engraving, 1838

New York lunatic asylum on Blackwells Island in 1868. Contemporary colored engraving
NEW YORK LUNATIC ASYLUM. New York lunatic asylum on Blackwells Island in 1868. Contemporary colored engraving

A Madman Lays Down his Cape for the Infant Saint Francis to Walk Upon. Viladomat i Manalt, Antoni (1678-1755). Oil on canvas

John Wall Callcott
JOHN WALL CALCOTT Musician, performer and composer, best known for his glees. He was liable to fits of insanity, but otherwise his career was fairly successful. Date: 1766 - 1821

A sketch for the Regents speech on Mad-Ass-Sons insanity. English cartoon by George Cruikshank, 1812
WAR OF 1812: CARTOON. A sketch for the Regents speech on Mad-Ass-Sons insanity. English cartoon by George Cruikshank, 1812

TRANQUILIZING CHAIR. Developed in 1810 by Benjamin Rush. Contemporary American line engraving

ASYLUM, 19th CENTURY. A mentally ill woman being kept chained in a prison cell. Line engraving, 19th century

QUACKS, 17th CENTURY. Operation for stones in the head (a quack pretending to cure insanity by making a superficial)
QUACKS, 17th CENTURY. Operation for stones in the head (a quack pretending to cure insanity by making a superficial incision in the head)

CRAZY JANE
A wandering madwoman, doubtless driven out of her mind by some faithless man who trifled with her affections... Date: early 19th century

Hysterical Mental / 1876
Mental patient exhibiting hysterical contraction of the arm, whilst in hospital bed Date: 1876

Exploding brain

Lost your mind, conceptual artwork. Drawing of a mans head with a small man looking out the top of it searching for something, representing trying to regain lost memories

Mental breakdown, conceptual artwork. Human head with read and white scrawled lines representing a mental or nervous breakdown

Snake Charmer - Tangiers, Morocco
An attentive crowd watching a rather wild-looking snake charmer. Amongst the onlookers is (interestingly) a British Naval officer smoking a pipe

Bobby Leach and his barrel - Niagara Falls
British former stuntman Bobby Leach (1858 - 1926) and his barrel, in which he survived passage over Niagara Falls, Canada, at severe detriment to his future health

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Mad Mullah
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

Manisa on the Meander, Turkey - Lunatic Asylum
Inmates of Hadji-Hassans famous lunatic asylum at Manisa (Magnesia), Turkey. On the Meander River - from which the word meander comes from

Charles VI Insane
Charles VI alarms his entour- -age by bouts of insanity which though at first intermittent will eventually make him unfit to rule : the feuding ducs govern instead

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"Exploring the Depths of Insanity: A Journey Through Art and History" Step into the enigmatic world of insanity, where art and history intertwine to depict the complexities of the human mind. From Hieronymus Bosch's mesmerizing "The Garden of Earthly Delights" to Louis Wain's whimsical "Possession is nine points of the law, " each artwork offers a unique glimpse into this intriguing realm. In Charcot's haunting portrayal of an asylum patient, we witness the struggle between sanity and madness, as emotions run wild within confining walls. Pinel's revolutionary act in releasing mental patients from shackles in 18th-century France signifies a turning point towards compassion and understanding. As we enter a court room scene during Mr M Naughten trial, questions arise about society's perception and treatment of those deemed insane. William Hogarth's vivid depictions further explore this theme with his infamous works such as "Gin Lane" and "The Rakes Progress - In Bedlam. " These cautionary tales serve as reminders that no one is immune to the clutches of insanity. Drawing inspiration from Virginia Poe's haunting words, we delve deeper into the labyrinthine corridors of Bethlem Hospital in 1926 or Hanwell Asylum in 1843. These institutions become both sanctuaries for troubled souls and symbols of societal neglect. Through these artistic expressions spanning centuries, we are reminded that insanity is not merely confined to individuals but can also be reflective of broader social issues. It challenges us to question our own perceptions while urging empathy towards those grappling with their inner demons. In this captivating journey through time, let us unravel the mysteries surrounding insanity – an ever-present enigma that continues to intrigue artists, historians, and humanity itself.