Mental health,1813 caricature. Historical artwork by the British caricaturist George Cruikshank (1792-1878),titled 'The Blue Devils'. A man suffering from mental and psychological disorders is shown surrounded by imps or sprites representing his depressed thoughts. Included in the scene are unpaid bills,a sign saying 'pray remember poor debtors',a book page titled 'ennui' (boredom),and books on domestic medicine and the miseries of human life. Several of the devils are offering him a noose for hanging and a cut-throat razor. A picture on the wall depicts domestic strife,and an empty wine bottle is at left. At lower left,a funeral procession shows one possible outcome of this scene | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Bernard, George |
Bildgröße: | 4803 px × 3661 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |