Fractured Collection

Broken wrist bone, X-ray C017 / 7187
Broken wrist bone. X-ray of the hand of a 12 year old male with a fractured trapezium bone. The trapezium is the leftmost bone in the group of bones at the base of the bad

Osteoporotic bone, SEM
Osteoporotic bone. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fractured bone tissue from a patient suffering from osteoporosis (brittle bone disease)

Fractured ankle, X-ray
Fractured ankle. Coloured profile X-ray of a distal fibula fracture (upper centre). The fibula is the smaller leg bone running down from top centre. The larger bone is the tibia

Lisfranc fracture, X-ray

Double fracture to the leg, X-ray
Coloured X-ray (back view) of the leg of a patient, showing a double fracture to the lower leg in which the proximal fibula bone (upper right) and distal tibia bone (lower centre) are affected

Fractured jawbone, X-ray
Fractured jawbone. Coloured X-ray of a human jaw showing a fractured lower jawbone (mandible). The fracture has occurred to the left side of the lower jawbone (bottom right, orange)

Mode of support for a fractured thigh in old persons
6116636 Mode of support for a fractured thigh in old persons,; (add.info.: Mode of support for a fractured thigh in old persons)

Bovie used to cut through retincaculum, and clean up femur of Displaced patellar knee
Detail, Anatomy, Diagram, Muscle, Illustration, Bone, Cutting, Equipment, Injury, Medical, Tool, Biology, Femur, Surgery, Knee, Torn, Fractured, Meniscus, Cut Out, White Background, Vertical

Norway, Lofoten Islands. Broken ice on Lake Storvatent

The Conquest of the Air, 1913 (oil on canvas)
862897 The Conquest of the Air, 1913 (oil on canvas) by La Fresnaye, Roger de (1885-1925); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Simultaneous Windows on the City, 1912 (oil on canvas)
XKH463057 Simultaneous Windows on the City, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; French, out of copyright

The Town No. 2, 1910 (oil on canvas)
XIR434147 The Town No.2, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, France; (add.info.: City No.2; )

The Towers of Laon, 1911 (oil on canvas)
XIR434148 The Towers of Laon, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Towers of Laon; )

Still Life, 1917 (oil on panel)
487939 Still Life, 1917 (oil on panel) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 73x91.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The John R

Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)
423790 Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Cuneiform tablet with medical prescriptions, Ninveh (clay)
1220356 Cuneiform tablet with medical prescriptions, Ninveh (clay) by Mesopotamian; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Lentoid Flask, or Pilgrim Flask, Late 18th to 19th Dynasty, c. 1336-1186 BC (glass)
490716 Lentoid Flask, or Pilgrim Flask, Late 18th to 19th Dynasty, c.1336-1186 BC (glass) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); 12x19.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)
423789 Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

The First Animals, 1913 (tempera on paper)
NUL445538 The First Animals, 1913 (tempera on paper) by Marc, Franz (1880-1916); 39x47 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Rooftops and Trees, 1918 (w / c & graphite on paper)
CGW445489 Rooftops and Trees, 1918 (w/c & graphite on paper) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); 25.4x35.5 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Cubist Bouquet, c. 1915 (oil on canvas)
712155 Cubist Bouquet, c.1915 (oil on canvas) by Gestel, Leo (1881-1941); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

A Couple, 1912 (oil on canvas)
NUL385932 A Couple, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Filonov, Pavel Nikolaevich (1883-1941); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)
423791 Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Bandaging a Fractured Limb (engraving)
2813008 Bandaging a Fractured Limb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bandaging a Fractured Limb)

Apparatus for healing arm fractures, illustration from the
CHT235145 Apparatus for healing arm fractures, illustration from the Feldtbuch der Wundartzney by Hans von Gersdorff, c.1540 (coloured woodcut) by Wechtlin

X-Ray photograph of a fractured leg (b / w photo)
3652702 X-Ray photograph of a fractured leg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: X-Ray photograph of a fractured leg)

Fractures and accidents (engraving)
5223910 Fractures and accidents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fractures and accidents)

Still Life with Flowers, 1914 (oil, collage & pencil on canvas)
712160 Still Life with Flowers, 1914 (oil, collage & pencil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Sailing Boats, 1919 (tempera on panel)
712116 Sailing Boats, 1919 (tempera on panel) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); 41x51 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)
423787 Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

The Clockmaker, c. 1914 (oil on canvas)
487986 The Clockmaker, c.1914 (oil on canvas) by Klyun (Kljunkov) Ivan (1873-1943); 78.1x58.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The John R

Temporary treatment of fractures (engraving)
6005626 Temporary treatment of fractures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temporary treatment of fractures)

Composition, Young Woman at the Piano (oil on canvas)
899134 Composition, Young Woman at the Piano (oil on canvas) by Valmier, Georges (1885-1937); 92x73 cm; Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; (add.info.: Composition)

Broken ankle, X-ray C017 / 7185
Broken ankle. X-ray of the lower leg of an 85 year old female with fractures at the ends of the tibia (shin bone, right) and fibula (calf bone, left)

Broken leg, X-ray C017 / 7977
Broken leg. X-ray of the leg of a 32 year old male who has been in a parachuting accident. The fibula (calf bone, right) is fractured

Broken foot, X-ray C017 / 7975
Broken foot. X-ray of the foot of a 3 year old male patient with fractured second and third metatarsals (foot bones)

Pinned broken arm, X-ray C017 / 7869
Pinned broken arm. X-ray of the arm of a patient that has been internally fixed after fracturing both of the lower arm bones, the ulna and radius

Broken arm, X-ray C017 / 7863
Broken arm. X-ray of the arm of a patient that has broken both of the lower arm bones, the ulna and radius

Broken arm bone, digital X-ray
Broken arm bone. Digital frontal X-ray of the fractured right humerus (upper arm bone) of a patient in their early twenties

Broken arm, X-ray
Broken arm. X-ray of the forearm of a 29 year old male patient with a fractured ulna. Treatment is with immobilisation of the bone, either externally using a cast, or internally using pins

Chloroplast, SEM
Chloroplast. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a plant cell, showing a fractured chloroplast (green)

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South shore of Iceland at Dyrholaey

Mode of support for a fractured thigh in old persons. From The Household Physician, published c. 1898
Mode of support for a fractured thigh in old persons. From The Household Physician, published c.1898

Fractured sea ice inside Port Foster, Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica

Fractured Surface Ice Drifted To The Shoreline Of Mendenhall Lake, Juneau, Southeast Alaska, Winter

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"Fractured: A Visual Journey of Broken Bones and Historical Moments" The X-ray reveals a broken wrist bone, a painful reminder of an unfortunate accident. Osteoporotic bone captured under SEM, showcasing the fragility that comes with age. An X-ray unveils a fractured ankle, highlighting the resilience needed for recovery. Lisfranc fracture caught on X-ray, reminding us of the intricate nature of foot injuries. Double fracture to the leg exposed by an X-ray, emphasizing the challenges faced in rehabilitation. The jawbone's fracture depicted through an X-ray image, illustrating both physical and emotional pain endured. A plaster cast encases a broken arm as seen in the X-ray, symbolizing healing and protection. Pinned broken leg showcased as medical intervention aids in mending shattered bones. "The Conquest of the Air, " painted in 1913 on canvas, reminds us that even great achievements can be marred by fractures within society itself. Bovie tool used to cut through retincaculum and clean up femur after Displaced patellar knee injury highlights modern medical advancements aiding recovery from fractures. Boy scouts exploring Cairo amidst ancient wonders signify youthful adventures despite potential risks like fractures along their journey Blitz aftermath captured on Standish Road in Hammersmith during WW2 serves as a stark reminder that war brings not only destruction but also countless fractures to lives and communities. In this captivating collection of images ranging from medical scans to historical moments, "Fractured" explores both literal and metaphorical breaks - from bones needing healing to societies torn apart by conflict or age-old divisions.