Photographic Print : Medical / Amputation / Arm
Photo Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Medical / Amputation / Arm
Sawing off an arm
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 575115
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10012167
1739 Amputation Sawing Surgery
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the powerful and poignant "Medical / Amputation / Arm" print from Mary Evans Picture Library, available now through Media Storehouse. This striking image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the raw reality of a surgical amputation. A skilled surgeon focuses intently as an assistant holds a saw, ready to make the incision. The expression on the patient's face conveys a mix of determination and fear, making for a thought-provoking and evocative piece. Ideal for medical professionals, historians, or anyone interested in the human body and its intricacies, this print offers a unique and captivating glimpse into the past. Order yours today from Media Storehouse and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.6cm x 25.4cm (7.3" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
