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"Exploring the World of Satirical Art: Caricaturised" Step into a world where satire meets art, as barber-surgeons take center stage in whimsical caricatures

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Barber-surgeons, satirical artwork

Barber-surgeons, satirical artwork
Barber-surgeons. Satirical artwork depicting barber-surgeons and their patients as monkeys. At bottom, the barber role is being performed, while at top the surgical and medical roles are shown

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Animal magnetism, satirical artwork

Animal magnetism, satirical artwork
Animal magnetism. Satirical artwork depicting a patient and animal magnetism practitioner with animal heads

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Dentistry, satirical artwork

Dentistry, satirical artwork
Dentistry. Satirical artwork titled Without Effort, showing a dentist and his assistant removing a patients tooth in a public display area

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Medical prescription, satirical artwork

Medical prescription, satirical artwork
Medical prescription. Satirical artwork titled Of Prescribing Foolishly, showing a patient in bed with a doctor in a fools hat (right) holding aloft a proposed treatment

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Treating foot corns, satirical artwork

Treating foot corns, satirical artwork

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: The Dance of Death, allegorical artwork

The Dance of Death, allegorical artwork
The Dance of Death (1493)

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: French doctor, satirical artwork

French doctor, satirical artwork
French doctor. Satirical artwork titled: A French Physician with his Retinue going to Visit His Patients

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Caricature of Roentgen and X-rays

Caricature of Roentgen and X-rays. The German experimental physicist Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen (1845-1923) had discovered X-rays in 1895. This artwork shows his skeleton revealed by the use of X-rays

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Quack, satirical artwork

Quack, satirical artwork
Quack. Satirical artwork depicting a quack from Germany

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Cholera doctor, satirical artwork

Cholera doctor, satirical artwork
Cholera doctor. Satirical artwork of a London doctor gaining wealth (money at lower left) during an 1835 cholera epidemic

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Physician, satirical artwork

Physician, satirical artwork
Physician. Historical satirical artwork of a physician. French text labels are on remedies emerging from the physicians mouth, and treatments on the table at lower left

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Sheep shearing, satirical artwork

Sheep shearing, satirical artwork

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Flea infestation, satirical artwork

Flea infestation, satirical artwork
Flea infestation. 17th century artwork depicting a group of women suffering from an infestation of fleas (small black dots)

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Steam bath, satirical artwork

Steam bath, satirical artwork
Steam bath. Satirical artwork showing a woman tending to a man who is enclosed in a steam bath container at a health resort

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: The Eaters of the Dead, satirical artwork

The Eaters of the Dead, satirical artwork
The Eaters of the Dead. Satirical medieval artwork from a play titled Die Totenfresser (The Eaters of the Dead)

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Cholera prevention, satirical artwork

Cholera prevention, satirical artwork
Cholera prevention. Satirical artwork portraying a womans efforts to protect herself during an outbreak of cholera

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Cramp of the foot, satirical artwork

Cramp of the foot, satirical artwork
Cramp of the foot. Satirical artwork showing a man suffering an attack of cramp in his right foot, the toes of which have contracted in a painful spasm

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Women in medicine, satirical artwork

Women in medicine, satirical artwork
Women in medicine. Satirical artwork of a woman representing a doctor standing next to a statue named Esculape. This is a French name for Asclepius, the Roman and Greek god of medicine

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Gout complications, satirical artwork

Gout complications, satirical artwork
Gout complications. Satirical artwork titled: The Burden of Wealth

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Perkins Tractors, satirical artwork

Perkins Tractors, satirical artwork
Perkins Tractors. Satirical artwork showing the use of Perkins Patent Tractors, two short metal rods drawing out an electrical fluid said to cause disorders

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Medical purging, satirical artwork

Medical purging, satirical artwork
Medical purging. Satirical artwork showing a physician (in robes) and his assistant purging patients. Follies and fantasies are purged in a cloud (upper right) using an oven to bake the head

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Multiple births, satirical artwork

Multiple births, satirical artwork
Multiple births. 16th century artwork showing multiple births of dogs (centre) and humans (right). Seven births are depicted, common for dogs but very rare for humans

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Fever and ague, satirical artwork

Fever and ague, satirical artwork
Fever and ague. Satirical artwork of representations of fever (central monster) and ague (creature wrapped around patient at left)

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: London doctors, satirical artwork

London doctors, satirical artwork
The Company of Undertakers (1736), also known as Consultation of Quacks. This satirical artwork was designed and engraved by the English artist William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Nose doctor, satirical artwork

Nose doctor, satirical artwork
Nose doctor. Satirical artwork showing a man in a doctors robes with a nose of exaggerated length

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: The Hypochondriac, satirical artwork

The Hypochondriac, satirical artwork
The Hypochondriac

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Medical consultation, satirical artwork

Medical consultation, satirical artwork
Medical consultation. Satirical artwork of a group of doctors carrying out a medical consultation. This artwork, by the French painter Louis-Leopold Boilly (1761-1845), dates from circa 1830

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Medical vivisection, satirical artwork

Medical vivisection, satirical artwork
Medical vivisection. Satirical artwork that reverses the role of humans and animals in vivisection

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Phrenology, satirical artwork

Phrenology, satirical artwork
Phrenology. Satirical artwork showing animal-headed researchers measuring human skulls, one of which is labelled

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Influenza epidemic, satirical artwork

Influenza epidemic, satirical artwork
Influenza epidemic. Satirical artwork of the influenza epidemic of 1803, showing a group of British physicians presenting an address of thanks to a figure representing the disease

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Stroke (apoplexy), satirical artwork

Stroke (apoplexy), satirical artwork
Stroke (apoplexy). Satirical artwork of a patient attended by his wife and physicians, following a sudden loss of consciousness, then known by the term apoplexy and most likely a stroke

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Hydropathy, satirical artwork

Hydropathy, satirical artwork
Hydropathy. Satirical artwork showing a patient being doused in ice-cold water as part of a form of water cure. This was known historically as hydropathy, and is now known as hydrotherapy

Background imageCaricaturised Collection: Gout and the Spider, allegorical artwork

Gout and the Spider, allegorical artwork
Gout and the Spider. Artwork illustrating the fable of Gout and the Spider, as told by the French poet and author Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)


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"Exploring the World of Satirical Art: Caricaturised" Step into a world where satire meets art, as barber-surgeons take center stage in whimsical caricatures. These satirical artworks playfully depict these historical figures, blending humor and social commentary. In another frame, medical prescriptions become the subject of ridicule through satirical artwork. The absurdity of these exaggerated remedies is brought to life with clever illustrations that poke fun at outdated practices. Ever wondered how treating foot corns could inspire laughter? Look no further than satirical artwork that turns this mundane task into a comical spectacle. These playful depictions bring levity to even the most peculiar subjects. Animal magnetism takes on a whole new meaning when portrayed through satirical artwork. With exaggerated gestures and hilarious scenarios, these pieces capture the essence of this once-believed phenomenon in an amusing light. Dentistry becomes a source of amusement as it undergoes caricaturisation. Through witty drawings and humorous exaggerations, these artworks transform dental procedures into comedic acts that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. Delve into allegorical artwork depicting "The Dance of Death, " where mortality itself is personified in macabre yet captivating imagery. This thought-provoking series invites contemplation on life's transience while showcasing artistic brilliance. Even pioneers like Roentgen and X-rays are not spared from being caricatured. Discover amusing portrayals that highlight their groundbreaking discoveries with a touch of lightheartedness and wit. Quacks find themselves under scrutiny in satirical artworks that expose their fraudulent practices. These humorous illustrations shed light on the dangers posed by charlatans who preyed upon unsuspecting individuals seeking medical help. Physicians themselves become subjects for satire as their profession is playfully mocked through imaginative artwork. From pompous attitudes to questionable treatments, these pieces offer an entertaining glimpse into medical history's lighter side.

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