The Blue Devils-!!

The Blue Devils-!!

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 artist
Publication:
[London:] : Thos. McLean, Aug. 1, 1835
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Mental Disorders
Abstract:
A despondent man is sitting before a fireplace, his feet on the grate, elbows on knees; he is tormented by demons proffering methods of suicide, appearing as bill collectors, and as a funeral procession. Paintings on the wall depict tragic scenes.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 28 x 42 cm.
Technique:
etching
NLM Unique ID:
101395175 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021459
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101395175