Molière The Imaginary Invalid ARGAN AND DOCTOR DIAFOIRUS Abraham Solomon Print

Molière The Imaginary Invalid ARGAN AND DOCTOR DIAFOIRUS art by Abraham Solomon


This is an illustration / print that has been taken from a book dated 1902 and is ready for framing. Measures approximately 11 1/2 x 9 inches. There is an image text summary on the attached rice paper.


Argan, a severe hypochondriac. Dr. Purgon, physician to Argan, who exploits his hypochondria.
The play opens with Argan, a severe hypochondriac, going through the bill from his apothecary (the pharmacist) item by item. He pays out only about half of what is on the bill. That done, he calls for his maid, Toinette. When she fails to appear immediately he shouts and calls her names until she arrives. Toinette is not interested in putting up with Argan's temper, so she mocks his rage. Eventually he gives up trying to scold her and asks her to call in his daughter, Angelique. Angelique is ready to talk to him, but Argan must leave the room for a short while (presumably the result of an injection [i.e., ene