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Vaccination Against Small Pox. Quacks whose methods of innoculation are responsible for spreading smallpox depart in the face of the vaccine promoted by physician Edward Jenner (right, in dark suit). Satirical etching, 1808, by Isaac Cruikshank
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Vaccination Against Small Pox. Quacks whose methods of innoculation are responsible for spreading smallpox depart in the face of the vaccine promoted by physician Edward Jenner (right, in dark suit). Satirical etching, 1808, by Isaac Cruikshank
VACCINATION CARTOON, 1808.
Vaccination Against Small Pox. Quacks whose methods of innoculation are responsible for spreading smallpox depart in the face of the vaccine promoted by physician Edward Jenner (right, in dark suit). Satirical etching, 1808, by Isaac Cruikshank
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1808 Caricature Cruikshank Dying Edward Etching Isaac Jenner Knife Laurel Medical Instrument Physician Political Quack Satirical Smallpox Vaccination Victim Immunologist
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This satirical etching from 1808, created by Isaac Cruikshank, captures the pivotal moment in history when physician Edward Jenner introduced the smallpox vaccine. The image depicts a scene where quacks, whose ineffective methods of inoculation have been responsible for spreading smallpox, are forced to retreat in the face of Jenner's groundbreaking vaccine. In this caricature-like illustration, we see Edward Jenner standing confidently on the right side wearing a dark suit. He represents progress and scientific advancement as he holds up a medical instrument symbolizing his revolutionary vaccination method. Surrounding him are men dressed as quacks who appear defeated and frightened by the arrival of this new solution. The artist skillfully conveys both satire and social commentary through this piece. By highlighting the incompetence of these quacks and their role in perpetuating disease, Cruikshank emphasizes the importance of trusting trained physicians like Jenner who base their practices on evidence-based medicine. This print serves as a reminder of how far medical science has come in combating deadly diseases such as smallpox. It pays homage to Edward Jenner's contributions to immunology while also shedding light on the dangers posed by unqualified individuals practicing medicine during that era. Overall, this artwork is not only historically significant but also visually captivating with its intricate details and clever symbolism.
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