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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
20x30 inch Poster Print
Bring a piece of history into your home or office with our stunning Groote Schuur Hospital poster print. This iconic image, captured circa 1940, showcases the renowned hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. With its distinctive red-roofed buildings and expansive grounds, this photograph is a testament to the rich history and architectural beauty of this important institution. Our high-quality poster prints are sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and come with a rights managed license, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity. Add this captivating print to your collection and relive the history of Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, every day.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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
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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