Inoculation by H M Bateman
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Inoculation by H M Bateman
Inoculation by H M Bateman. This illustration shows a man smuggly and confidently going through a series of injections by different doctors, on different parts of his body. He is so proud of his trials that he does not see the traffic when crossing the road. A lorry almost runs him down, making him a nervous wreck and putting him back infront of the doctors with their syringes. Date: 1924
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Bateman Body Confidently Crossing Doctor Doctors Fright Frightened Infront Inoculation Lorries Lorry Nervous Parts Proud Runs Traffic Trials Wreck 1924 Injections
Inoculation
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by H.M. Bateman: A Humorous Take on Overconfidence and the Perils of Life in 1924 In this classic illustration by British cartoonist H.M. Bateman, entitled "Inoculation," we find a man exuding smugness and confidence as he undergoes a series of inoculations from various doctors, each administering a shot to a different part of his body. The man's proud expression and nonchalant attitude towards the medical procedures suggest that he has grown accustomed to these trials and has developed a sense of invincibility. However, as the man steps out onto the street, his attention is diverted from the doctors and their syringes to the traffic coming his way. With a blissful ignorance, he fails to notice the oncoming lorry, which almost runs him down. The sudden jolt of fear and adrenaline sends him back to the doctors' line, his smug expression replaced with one of fright and nervousness. This humorous illustration, created in 1924, highlights the dangers of overconfidence and the unpredictability of life. Bateman's use of exaggerated expressions and the man's predicament create a lighthearted and relatable scene, making "Inoculation" a beloved piece of early 20th-century humor. Despite the man's misfortune, the image leaves us with a sense of amusement and a reminder to stay grounded, even in the face of our own accomplishments.
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