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Canvas Print : RADIOLOGIST, c1930. A radiologist using x-rays to repel Death, personified as a skeleton wearing a shroud, as it approaches a young woman on an operating table. Etching by Ivo Saliger, c1930
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RADIOLOGIST, c1930. A radiologist using x-rays to repel Death, personified as a skeleton wearing a shroud, as it approaches a young woman on an operating table. Etching by Ivo Saliger, c1930
RADIOLOGIST, c1930.
A radiologist using x-rays to repel Death, personified as a skeleton wearing a shroud, as it approaches a young woman on an operating table. Etching by Ivo Saliger, c1930
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Media ID 6216775
1930 Allegory Breast Death Device Etching Grim Reaper Machine Medicine Nude Patient Personification Physician Radiation Room Shroud Skeleton Table X Ray Young Operating Radiologist
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step into the fascinating world of medical history with our captivating Canvas Print of "Radiologist, c1930" by Ivo Saliger from The Granger Collection. This etching showcases a courageous radiologist wielding x-rays as a shield against Death, personified as a skeleton, as he protects a young woman on an operating table. A powerful symbol of medical innovation and the triumph of life over death, this art piece is a must-have for history enthusiasts, medical professionals, and those who appreciate the beauty of vintage art. Bring this intriguing piece into your home or office and start a conversation about the past, present, and future of medical advancements.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this etching by Ivo Saliger from the 1930s, we are transported to a room where a radiologist is using x-rays to repel Death himself. The scene unfolds as Death, personified as a skeleton draped in a shroud, approaches a young woman lying on an operating table. The radiologist stands tall and determined, his device emitting powerful radiation that acts as a shield against the Grim Reaper's presence. This artwork serves as an allegory for the power of medicine and the advancements made in radiology during that era. It symbolizes the ability of doctors to combat death and prolong life through their knowledge and innovative technologies. The composition is filled with tension and anticipation, with the young woman representing vulnerability while facing her mortality. The intricate details of Saliger's etching bring out the intensity of this moment, capturing both fear and hope within its lines. As viewers, we are reminded of how far medical science has come since then but also reflect on our own mortality. This thought-provoking piece invites us to ponder not only our physical well-being but also our relationship with death itself. Saliger's "Radiologist" remains timeless in its message about human resilience in the face of adversity—a testament to art's ability to provoke deep contemplation across generations.
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