Canvas Print : Salpetriere Photography
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Salpetriere Photography
PHOTOGRAPHING THE PATIENT At La Salpetriere hospital, Paris, doctors working with Charcot obtain photographic documentation of hysteria patients in various states
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Media ID 606576
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1883 Charcot Doctors Documentation Hysteria Insanity Obtain Patient Patients Photographic Photographing Salpetriere
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating collection of Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "Photographing the Patient at La Salpetriere Hospital, Paris" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This extraordinary photograph offers a glimpse into history, as doctors worked with Charcot to document hysteria patients in various states. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring this intriguing moment in time to life. Add an air of sophistication and intrigue to your space with this thought-provoking and visually striking artwork.
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
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of medicine and the art of photography. Taken at La Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris during the late 19th century, the image documents the groundbreaking work of neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot and his team as they employed photographic techniques to study and classify the complex condition of hysteria. The photograph shows doctors intently examining a patient, likely in a state of hysterical seizure, while another doctor prepares to take a photograph. The hospital setting, with its stark white walls and medical equipment, underscores the serious and scientific nature of the scene. Charcot, a pioneer in neurology, recognized the value of photography as a tool for medical documentation and research. He believed that the study of hysteria, which was then widely misunderstood and stigmatized, could benefit greatly from the objective and detailed evidence provided by photographs. This photograph is a testament to the innovative spirit of Charcot and his team, who were dedicated to shedding light on the mysteries of the human mind and body. The year was 1883, and the use of photography in medical research was still a relatively new concept. Charcot's work at La Salpêtrière Hospital marked a significant milestone in the history of both medicine and photography, paving the way for the widespread adoption of photographic documentation in medical fields and beyond. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the transformative power of scientific inquiry and the enduring legacy of Charcot's groundbreaking work.
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