The Hydropaths: Second Treatment (plate 2) 1843

"The Hydropaths: Second Treatment (plate 2)" is a lithograph by Charles Jacque, created in 1843. This satirical print depicts a man being submerged in a barrel of water as part of a hydrotherapy treatment. The scene mocks the popularity of water cures in 19th-century France, highlighting the often extreme and sometimes comical methods used. Jacque's meticulous detail captures the expressions of the patient and the physician, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation. This artwork is a humorous commentary on the era's fascination with alternative medicine.