Fine Art Print : Medical / Amputation / Arm
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Medical / Amputation / Arm
Sawing off an arm
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Media ID 575115
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1739 Amputation Sawing Surgery
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the profound impact of art on the human condition with our selection of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Sawing off an Arm," is a poignant representation of the medical world from the past. The intricate details and raw emotion conveyed in this print offer a unique perspective on the resilience of the human spirit. Add this powerful piece to your collection and bring a thought-provoking conversation starter into your home or office space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.2cm x 50.8cm (14.6" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking historical image depicts the moment of truth during a grueling amputation surgery in 1739. The patient, likely suffering from an advanced case of gangrene or injury, braces himself against the table as a skilled surgeon wields a large, rustic saw. The room is filled with a sense of tense anticipation, as the surgeon's assistants hold down the patient's uncooperative leg and prepare to apply a tourniquet to the affected arm. Amputation was a common surgical procedure during the 18th century, and was often used to treat injuries and infections that could not be healed through other means. The procedure was long, painful, and carried a high risk of infection and complications. Sawing off a limb was the most common method used, and required a great deal of skill and precision to ensure a clean cut and minimize damage to the surrounding tissue. Despite the grim nature of the scene, the image offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of medical surgery. The surgeon's tools, including the saw and tourniquet, are rudimentary by today's standards, yet they represent the best that medical science could offer at the time. The patient's expression of determination and resolve speaks to the courage and fortitude required to undergo such a procedure, and serves as a reminder of the advances that have been made in medical care over the centuries. This powerful and evocative image, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a unique and intriguing window into the past, and sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of medical care during a time when the stakes were much higher than they are today.
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