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Prodige de la chimie
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Prodige de la chimie
Prodige de la chimie. French cartoon shows a long line of people, with more arriving by stagecoach and railroad, at a medicine show where a quack with a lions head, the Prodige de la chimie, is marketing his hair tonic De pommade du lion. In the center, a balloon Envoi de pommade aux habitants de la lune is being inflated. Date 1839
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This 1839 French cartoon, from the esteemed Tissandier collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts an intriguing scene of a large crowd gathered at a medicine show. The charismatic quack, known as the Prodige de la chimie, stands at the center, his face obscured by a lion's head headdress, as he promotes his latest elixir, De pommade du lion, to an eager audience. The anticipation is palpable, with more people arriving via stagecoach and railroad. Amidst the excitement, a balloon labeled Envoi de pommade aux habitants de la lune (Send-off of the moon dwellers' pomade) is being inflated. The playful title suggests that the Prodige's potion may have otherworldly effects. The image not only showcases the allure of quack medicines during this era but also hints at the burgeoning fascination with flight and aeronautics. The Prodige de la chimie, with his mysterious persona and magical concoctions, embodies the spirit of the age – an age marked by scientific discovery, innovation, and a thirst for knowledge. This print, with its rich details and intriguing narrative, offers a unique glimpse into the past, inviting us to ponder the human quest for wonder and the power of belief.
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