An engraving depicting a dying patient and visitor screened off from the ward. Handle suspended on a rope to help the patient to sit up. Illustrated by Fred Barnard (1846-1896) a Victorian English illustrator, caricaturist and genre painter

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An engraving depicting a dying patient and visitor screened off from the ward. Handle suspended on a rope to help the patient to sit up. Illustrated by Fred Barnard (1846-1896) a Victorian English illustrator, caricaturist and genre painter

5311237 An engraving depicting a dying patient and visitor screened off from the ward. Handle suspended on a rope to help the patient to sit up. Illustrated by Fred Barnard (1846-1896) a Victorian English illustrator, caricaturist and genre painter, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG

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Caricaturist Disease Diseased Fred Barnard Genre Painter History Of Medicine Hospital Illness Medic Medicinal Sick Sickness Victorian Era Victorian London Ward Beds Dying Hospital Bed Hospital Ward

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This haunting engraving by Fred Barnard captures the somber scene of a dying patient and their visitor in a hospital ward during the 19th century. The patient is screened off from the rest of the ward, with a handle suspended on a rope to help them sit up. The emotional gravity of the moment is palpable as the visitor looks on, perhaps offering comfort or saying their final goodbyes. Barnard, known for his illustrations and caricatures, brings a sense of realism and poignancy to this depiction of illness and mortality. The details in the engraving - from the furniture in the room to the expressions on the faces of both figures - convey a sense of despair and resignation that was all too common in Victorian-era hospitals. As we gaze upon this historical image, we are reminded of the harsh realities faced by those suffering from disease and death in centuries past. It serves as a poignant reminder of our shared humanity and fragility, urging us to appreciate our health and loved ones while we still have them. Barnard's skillful rendering captures not only physical suffering but also emotional turmoil, making this engraving a powerful testament to the human experience.

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