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Medium and Re-Medium, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
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Medium and Re-Medium, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Medium and Re-Medium, 1864. Here, Punch has a topical dig at the spiritual industry and the idiots of fashion for providing such a fine harvest for the practitioners. The journals point is well made by also depicting the Irish witch recently sentenced to a term of imprisonment for utilising her skills to produce apparitions. Mid-Victorians were often in the midst of death and this explains the intense interest in spiritualism. The rise in popularity of spiritual and psychical research can also be explained by the increasing conflict between faith and science. From Punch, or the London Charivari, November 12, 1864
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Medium and Re-Medium, 1864
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is a satirical print by artist John Tenniel that cleverly critiques the spiritual industry and the foolishness of fashion trends during the mid-Victorian era. The artwork humorously highlights how these two realms provided ample opportunities for practitioners to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Punch, a popular journal at the time, effectively conveys its message by including an Irish witch who had recently been imprisoned for using her supernatural abilities to create apparitions. The intense interest in spiritualism among Mid-Victorians can be attributed to their frequent encounters with death and their search for solace beyond traditional religious beliefs. Additionally, this rise in popularity can also be seen as a response to the growing conflict between faith and science during this period. Tenniel's illustration features various elements such as finance, money bags, dress styles, tea trays, musical instruments like accordions, and prison cells that symbolize different aspects of society and occupation. Through his caricatures of both men and women from different social classes engaging in these practices or being affected by them directly or indirectly, Tenniel masterfully captures the essence of Victorian life. This black-and-white engraving serves as a reminder of nineteenth-century Britain's cultural heritage while showcasing Sir John Tenniel's artistic prowess. It offers viewers an insightful glimpse into societal norms surrounding religion, spirituality, law enforcement, profession choices like mediumship or witchcraft - all through clever satire and wit.
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