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A doctor looks a little too enthusiastic about the excrement of a patient lying in bed
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A doctor looks a little too enthusiastic about the excrement of a patient lying in bed
XEE4169540 A doctor looks a little too enthusiastic about the excrement of a patient lying in bed. by Frison, Gustave (b.1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: A doctor looks a little too enthusiastic about the excrement of a patient lying in bed.); Stefano Bianchetti
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In this intriguing and slightly bizarre print captured by Gustave Frison, we witness a rather peculiar scene unfolding in a patient's room. The focus of the image is on a doctor who appears to be overly enthusiastic about something most would find repulsive – the excrement of the patient lying in bed. The doctor's expression is one of curiosity mixed with amusement, as if he has stumbled upon an unexpected treasure hidden within this bodily waste. His exaggerated reaction raises questions about his professional demeanor and perhaps hints at a deeper meaning behind this caricature. Frison's engraving cleverly combines elements of humor and satire to shed light on the domestic realities of health care during 19th-century France. It challenges our perceptions of what it means to provide medical care, forcing us to confront both the physical aspects and emotional toll that come with such responsibilities. The presence of a chamber pot further emphasizes the intimate nature of this scene, highlighting how personal hygiene was intertwined with medical consultations at that time. This print serves as a reminder that even doctors are not immune to finding fascination or amusement in situations that may seem unpleasant or taboo to others. Stefano Bianchetti expertly captures all these nuances through his lens, inviting viewers to ponder the complexities inherent in providing care while also offering an amusing glimpse into historical medical practices.
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