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When Beasts Need a Surgeon (Colour Litho)
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When Beasts Need a Surgeon (Colour Litho)
2809092 When Beasts Need a Surgeon (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Beasts Need a Surgeon. An unscheduled show in a famous Parisian menagerie, days ago, Bombay, a beautiful two-year-old tiger, is operated on a one-legged abscess. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 2-9 April 1922.); © Look and Learn
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When Beasts Need a Surgeon
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is a captivating print that transports us back to a famous Parisian menagerie in the early 20th century. The image captures the extraordinary moment when Bombay, a magnificent two-year-old tiger, undergoes an unexpected surgery for a one-legged abscess. In this mesmerizing scene, we witness the convergence of different worlds – the wild and untamed nature of these majestic creatures juxtaposed with human intervention and medical expertise. The crowd gathers anxiously around Bombay's cage as armed assistants armed with sticks stand by to ensure safety during the delicate procedure. The skilled veterinarian, dressed in traditional French attire, carefully tends to Bombay's ailment while maintaining caution against his powerful teeth and claws. Ropes are tied around the tiger's body to keep him secure throughout the operation. A branch from a nearby tree serves as both support and backdrop for this unique spectacle. Beltrame Achille's intricate illustration beautifully captures not only the physicality of this daring feat but also highlights humanity's fascination with exotic animals and our desire to protect their well-being. This artwork reminds us of our complex relationship with wildlife – simultaneously admiring their beauty while acknowledging our responsibility towards their health and conservation. "When Beasts Need a Surgeon" is an evocative piece that invites contemplation on themes such as medicine, animal welfare, and our interconnectedness with nature. It serves as both an artistic marvel and historical documentation of an era when humans sought harmony between man-made environments like circuses or menageries and the natural world they attempted to recreate within them.
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