Framed Print : Medical / Amputation / Arm
Framed Photos 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
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the compelling and thought-provoking addition to your home or office decor, the "Medical / Amputation / Arm" Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image, titled "Sawing off an arm," captures the raw and poignant essence of medical history. The black and white photograph offers a unique insight into the past, serving as a poignant reminder of medical advancements and human resilience. The high-quality print is expertly framed in a sleek, contemporary design, ensuring it becomes a striking conversation starter. Add this captivating piece to your collection and engage with the rich history of medicine in your personal space.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or 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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