Laudanum Poison – Cures All With A Coma

One of the most well known Victorian medicines and the inspiration behind this jugendstil artwork.
This potent and highly addictive tincture of opium was prescribed for ailments ranging from diarrhea to insomnia.
It became very popular among women of a certain class and a lot was written about it. Like in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein where Victor Frankenstein relies solely on laudanum to induce sleep.

This print is also available as a print.