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Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa. Date: circa 1940
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Media ID 14382577
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Cape Capetown Groote Health Hills Parked Rocks Schuur
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, captured circa 1940, showcases the iconic hospital's unique architecture and historic charm. Carefully curated from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed print is a must-have for any art collection or office space. Add a touch of history and culture to your home or workplace with this beautiful Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.3cm (21" x 13.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa (circa 1940): A Panoramic View of the Modern Healthcare Institution Perched on the Slopes of Devil's Peak This photograph showcases the Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, as it appeared in the late 1930s or early 1940s. The hospital, nestled against the backdrop of the majestic Table Mountain and the imposing Devil's Peak, is a testament to the progress and development of medical care in South Africa during the 1940s. The image reveals a well-planned and modern healthcare facility, with its clean, white buildings arranged in an orderly fashion on the sloping terrain. The hospital's architecture is a blend of functionality and aesthetics, with large windows allowing ample natural light to filter in, and the use of natural stone and brick in its construction giving it a sense of permanence and solidity. The hospital grounds are dotted with parked cars, indicating the bustling activity within. The presence of cars also underscores the evolution of transportation during this period, as well as the increasing accessibility of healthcare services for the population. The surrounding hills and rocks add to the scenic beauty of the location, making it an idyllic setting for a healthcare institution. The hospital's proximity to the sea is also evident, with the Atlantic Ocean glinting in the distance. Groote Schuur Hospital played a pivotal role in South African medical history, as it was the site of the first successful human-to-human heart transplant, performed by Christiaan Barnard in 1967. This photograph captures a moment in time when the hospital was still in its relative infancy, yet already making a significant impact on the lives of the people of Cape Town and beyond.
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