Mentally Ill Patients in the Garden of An Asylum 

Wilhelm von Kaulbach's "Mentally Ill Patients in the Garden of an Asylum" is a lithograph depicting a group of individuals with various mental illnesses in the garden of an asylum. The artist's rendering of the patients' expressions, postures, and interactions provides insight into the social conditions and treatment of mental illness in 19th-century society. The scene is populated with a variety of characters exhibiting different behaviors and emotional states. The artwork captures the plight of the mentally ill, raising questions about the societal perception of and treatment for mental illness during this period.