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Portrait of Mr. George Bailey, 1855. Creator: Richard Dadd
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Portrait of Mr. George Bailey, 1855. Creator: Richard Dadd
Portrait of Mr. George Bailey, 1855. George Bailey, worked at Bethlem hospital where Dadd was confined
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Bailey Bedlam Bethlehem Hospital Bethlem Hospital Bethlem Royal Hospital Concern Concerned Dadd Hospital Mental Health Old Bethlehem Hospital Richard Sideboards Sideburns Waistcoat Richard Dadd
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Portrait of Mr. George Bailey, 1855 - A Glimpse into the Mind and Life of a Hospital Worker
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this portrait captured by Richard Dadd in 1855, we are introduced to Mr. George Bailey, an intriguing figure who worked at Bethlem Hospital during the Victorian era. The painting offers a rare insight into both his physical appearance and the mental health institution where Dadd himself was confined. Mr. Bailey's direct gaze captures our attention immediately, revealing a man with concern etched upon his face. His attire reflects the fashion of the time; he sports a distinguished hat atop his head and dons a waistcoat that adds an air of formality to his presence. The artist's use of watercolor brings out vibrant shades of blue in Bailey's clothing, contrasting against his facial hair which is meticulously groomed with sideburns extending down to well-trimmed sideboards. As we delve deeper into this artwork, it becomes clear that Dadd intended to highlight not only Mr. Bailey but also shed light on mental health issues prevalent during that period. The backdrop subtly hints at the hospital environment where both men were intimately connected - Bethlem Royal Hospital or "Bedlam" as it was commonly known. This thought-provoking piece now resides within The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, serving as a testament to Richard Dadd's artistic prowess and offering us an opportunity to reflect on the historical significance surrounding mental health care in nineteenth-century Britain.
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