Surgeon Collection

The Examination of a Young Surgeon. Satirical etching, 1811, by George Cruikshank
CARTOON: SURGEONS, 1811. The Examination of a Young Surgeon. Satirical etching, 1811, by George Cruikshank

First use of anesthesia in surgery, 1846
First public demonstration of surgical anesthesia, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, 1846. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustratioin

An infamous image of the Loch Ness Monster
The Loch Ness Monster? A photograph taken by Mr R. K Wilson, a London surgeon, after noticing an object moving in Loch Ness

Roman statue of Asclepius. The cult of the deity of Greek medicine, known as Asclepius, dates from the 6th century BC. Asclepius is represented in statues holding a staff around which a serpent

Halsted, Cushing and Young operating C014 / 1090
Halsted, Cushing and Young operating. Pioneering American surgeons William Halsted (1852-1922), Harvey Cushing (1869-1939) and Hugh Hampton Young (1897-1941)

Female Surgeons
American female doctors in an operating theatre being watched by students. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp, 1632. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp, 1632. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the The Mauritshuis, The Hague

Calots spinal surgery, 19th century
Calots spinal surgery, 19th-century artwork. This operation is being carried out by the French surgeon Jean-Francois Calot (1861-1944) on a condition known as Potts disease

Dr Joseph Bell
Dr JOSEPH BELL surgeon at Edinburgh University school of medicine where he taught Conan Doyle and inspired the character of Sherlock Holmes

Portraits of Captain Sir John Franklin, and his Crew (engraving)
1102231 Portraits of Captain Sir John Franklin, and his Crew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portraits of Captain Sir John Franklin, and his Crew)

Operating Table 1930S
A group of student nurses in theatre, observing a surgeon performing an operation

Fresco in the crypt of the Cathedral, Anagni, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Fresco in the crypt of the Cathedral, Anagni, Italy, (1928). About 1250...Hippocrates and Galen, painted by the master of the " Traslazioni" in the crypt of the same church

DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death bed of Lincoln. Lithograph, 1865

Barber-surgeons, satirical artwork
Barber-surgeons. Satirical artwork depicting barber-surgeons and their patients as monkeys. At bottom, the barber role is being performed, while at top the surgical and medical roles are shown

John Hunter, 1786. Artist: WO Geller
John Hunter, 1786. Scottish surgeon and anatomist whose series of lectures on the theory and practice of surgery attracted numerous students, including Edward Jenner, Astley Cooper

Pasteurs Jubilee celebrations, 1892
Pasteurs Jubilee celebrations. Artwork of British surgeon Joseph Lister (in gown, walking up steps, 1827-1912) and French chemist Louis Pasteur (being approached by Lister)

Hugh Owen Thomas, Welsh surgeon C016 / 6299
Hugh Owen Thomas (1834-1891), Welsh surgeon. Thomas is known as the father of orthopaedic surgery. He came from a family of renowned bone-setters

College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, New York. Wood engraving, 1868
COLUMBIA COLLEGE, 1868. College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, New York. Wood engraving, 1868

Barber-Surgeon Operation
A barber-surgeon performing an operation

Barber-Surgeon at Work
A barber-surgeon treating a patient

Operation / Paris
Eminent surgeon Dr Doyen performs an operation at the Maison de Sante, Paris, watched by students and colleagues

Portrait Of John Derrington, 1750-1805. Creator: James Millar
Portrait Of John Derrington, 1750-1805. Dr John Derrington (1747-1805), Birmingham surgeon and apothecary

Cartoon - WWI - Haircut
A cartoon making light of the perils of life on the front line and the frequent need for surgical intervention to operate on soldiers

Sviatoslav Fyodorov (1927-2000), Soviet eye surgeon and politician, photographed in the conveyer-belt operating theatre he developed

Nehemiah Grew
NEHEMIAH GREW medical, surgeon

Emil Theodor Kocher
EMIL THEODOR KOCHER Swiss surgeon

Guillaume Dupuytren
GUILLAUME DUPUYTREN French surgeon and anatomist

Thomas Wakley / Meadows
THOMAS WAKLEY English surgeon, founder of The Lancet (1823), and MP

16Thc Dentist
A barber surgeon treats a patient in the open air

Lister / Begg / Iln
JOSEPH LISTER English surgeon, medical scientist and founder of antiseptic surgery

Injured Cat
A veterinary surgeon holding a cat at the Cats Hospital, Hampstead, London

Human invention anticipated: Stethoscope (engraving)
8657872 Human invention anticipated: Stethoscope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stethoscope)

Joseph Constantine Carpue
5308197 Joseph Constantine Carpue.; (add.info.: Portrait of Joseph Constantine Carpue (1764-1846) a British surgeon who was associated with St George's Hospital and Duke of York Hospital

Medical College for Women, New York
7301631 Medical College for Women, New York.; Private Collection; (add.info.: A student dissecting a leg at the Medical College for Women on East Twelfth Street and Second Avenue, New York, USA)

Medicinal book: (Les 'uvres d'Ambroise Pare). pp 570-571. (De la Peste)
6262172 Medicinal book: (Les 'uvres d'Ambroise Pare). pp 570-571. (De la Peste).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines)

18th century surgery on shoulder
6117775 18th century surgery on shoulder; (add.info.: A surgeon performs surgery on a mana's shoulder in the 18th century. After an 18th century work.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Dr. Nelaton and Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) in Aspromonte injured his leg in 1862
FGL5477394 Dr. Nelaton and Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) in Aspromonte injured his leg in 1862; Fototeca Gilardi.

Portrait of Alexander MacDonald (1817-1848), assistant surgeon aboard the HMS 'Terror'
MMM5477316 Portrait of Alexander MacDonald (1817-1848), assistant surgeon aboard the HMS 'Terror'; National Maritime Museum, London

An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process
5311607 An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process, named after its inventor, Nicolas Leblanc

A surgeon removing a bullet from a patient
5311756 A surgeon removing a bullet from a patient; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a surgeon removing a bullet from a patient. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration showing a surgeon using an induction balance and earpiece with microphone to locate a bullet
5311498 19th century illustration showing a surgeon using an induction balance and earpiece with microphone to locate a bullet

Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles II (b/w photo)
8662239 Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles II. 1. Urban Hiaerne, Physician, 1682. 2)

Portrait of Guy (Gui) by Chauliac (1298-1368) French surgeon (Guido or Guigo de Cauliac french surgeon)
ELD4860969 Portrait of Guy (Gui) by Chauliac (1298-1368) French surgeon (Guido or Guigo de Cauliac french surgeon) Engraving from "La-Vie-des-Savant-illustres" by Louis Figuier

engraving of the book of Ambroise Pare: Des Monsters et Prodiges (first edition 1573)
PCT4260992 engraving of the book of Ambroise Pare: Des Monsters et Prodiges (first edition 1573, appendix: Monsters marine) - Triton et Sirene du Nile; (add.info)

Surgical operation carried out in front of medical students meeting in an amphitheatre of the Bellevue Hospital in New
NWI4952835 Surgical operation carried out in front of medical students meeting in an amphitheatre of the Bellevue Hospital in New York.; (add.info)

Lawson Tait
3586304 Lawson Tait; (add.info.: Photograph of Lawson Tait (1845-1899) a Scottish pioneer in pelvic and abdominal surgery. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

James Syme
3586117 James Syme; (add.info.: Portrait of James Syme (1799-1870) a pioneering Scottish surgeon. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Aristide Auguste Stanislas Verneuil
3586213 Aristide Auguste Stanislas Verneuil; (add.info.: Portrait of Aristide Auguste Stanislas Verneuil (1823-1895) a French physician and surgeon

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"Unraveling the Mysteries: Surgeons Through Time" Step into the world of surgeons, where history and innovation intertwine. From the depths of Loch Ness to ancient Roman statues, their legacy is as enigmatic as it is groundbreaking. In 1846, a monumental moment forever changed surgery - the first use of anesthesia. This breakthrough allowed surgeons to delve deeper into their craft with newfound precision and compassion. Breaking barriers in a male-dominated field, female surgeons emerged as trailblazers. Their determination shattered stereotypes and paved the way for future generations of women in medicine. A glimpse into history reveals a Roman statue of Asclepius, symbolizing healing and wisdom. These ideals continue to guide modern-day surgeons who strive to restore health and save lives. Halsted, Cushing, and Young operating together captured on film - an iconic image that showcases collaboration at its finest. Their expertise revolutionized surgical techniques that are still practiced today. Portraits immortalize Captain Sir John Franklin and his courageous crew who ventured into uncharted territories. Surgeons aboard faced unimaginable challenges while providing medical care amidst treacherous conditions. Calots spinal surgery in the 19th century marked another milestone in surgical advancement. The delicate procedure aimed to alleviate pain and improve patients' quality of life through intricate spinal interventions. Dr Joseph Bell's keen observational skills inspired Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective character Sherlock Holmes. His ability to deduce clues from physical examination set new standards for diagnostic excellence within surgery. The operating table from the 1930s stands as a testament to evolving technology that enhanced patient comfort during procedures. It represents progress driven by a commitment to improving surgical outcomes. Delve deep underground into Anagni Cathedral's crypt fresco depicting medieval surgeries - an eerie yet captivating reminder of our enduring fascination with this ancient art form passed down through centuries unknown creators left behind this haunting masterpiece. Amidst tragedy, we remember Lincoln's deathbed, a poignant reminder of the surgeon's role in preserving life.