Remedie tegel het spleen by Pellerin & Cie.

Remedie tegel het spleen c. 1902

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lithograph, print, paper

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narrative-art

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comic strip

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lithograph

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print

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impressionism

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figuration

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paper

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comic

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genre-painting

"Remedie tegen het Spleen" (c. 1902) is a humorous Dutch satirical print by Pellerin & Cie. The print features a series of comic panels that depict various "remedies" for the spleen, a medical term for melancholy or low spirits. Each panel depicts a satirical scenario, often involving exotic locations and outlandish situations. The print exemplifies the use of humor in Dutch visual culture of the early 20th century and offers a glimpse into the social and medical beliefs of the time. The artwork utilizes a bright and colorful palette, further enhancing its lighthearted and humorous tone. It is considered a rare and interesting example of early 20th-century Dutch satirical printmaking.

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