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Photographic Print : Vaccination Against Small Pox. Quacks whose methods of innoculation are responsible for spreading smallpox depart in the face of the vaccine promoted by physician Edward Jenner (right, in dark suit). Satirical etching, 1808, by Isaac Cruikshank
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Vaccination Against Small Pox. Quacks whose methods of innoculation are responsible for spreading smallpox depart in the face of the vaccine promoted by physician Edward Jenner (right, in dark suit). Satirical etching, 1808, by Isaac Cruikshank
VACCINATION CARTOON, 1808.
Vaccination Against Small Pox. Quacks whose methods of innoculation are responsible for spreading smallpox depart in the face of the vaccine promoted by physician Edward Jenner (right, in dark suit). Satirical etching, 1808, by Isaac Cruikshank
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Media ID 8865945
1808 Caricature Cruikshank Dying Edward Etching Isaac Jenner Knife Laurel Medical Instrument Physician Political Quack Satirical Smallpox Vaccination Victim Immunologist
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating vintage print from the Media Storehouse range. Witness the significant moment in history when the fear of smallpox began to wane with the success of Edward Jenner's life-saving vaccine. This satirical etching by Isaac Cruikshank, dated 1808 from The Granger Collection, depicts the triumph of science over superstition. Watch as quacks, whose outdated and harmful methods have long perpetuated the spread of smallpox, make a hasty retreat. Join in the celebration of this medical breakthrough and adorn your walls with this intriguing piece of history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 17.7cm (10" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This satirical etching from 1808, created by Isaac Cruikshank, captures the pivotal moment in history when physician Edward Jenner introduced the smallpox vaccine. The image depicts a scene where quacks, whose ineffective methods of inoculation have been responsible for spreading smallpox, are forced to retreat in the face of Jenner's groundbreaking vaccine. In this caricature-like illustration, we see Edward Jenner standing confidently on the right side wearing a dark suit. He represents progress and scientific advancement as he holds up a medical instrument symbolizing his revolutionary vaccination method. Surrounding him are men dressed as quacks who appear defeated and frightened by the arrival of this new solution. The artist skillfully conveys both satire and social commentary through this piece. By highlighting the incompetence of these quacks and their role in perpetuating disease, Cruikshank emphasizes the importance of trusting trained physicians like Jenner who base their practices on evidence-based medicine. This print serves as a reminder of how far medical science has come in combating deadly diseases such as smallpox. It pays homage to Edward Jenner's contributions to immunology while also shedding light on the dangers posed by unqualified individuals practicing medicine during that era. Overall, this artwork is not only historically significant but also visually captivating with its intricate details and clever symbolism.
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