Fine Art Print : Early Operation Using Ether for Anesthesia
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Early Operation Using Ether for Anesthesia
Early Operation Using Ether for Anesthesia; Southworth & Hawes, American, active 1844 - 1862; Boston, Massachusetts, United States, North America; late spring 1847; Daguerreotype; Whole plate, Image: 14.6 x 20 cm (5 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.), Mat: 18.9 x 24 cm (7 7/16 x 9 7/16 in.), Object: 21.7 x 26.7 cm (8 9/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
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Media ID 12652382
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1844 1847 1862 Boston Daguerreotype Early Hawes Late Massachusetts North Operation Spring States United Using Anesthesia Ether Southworth Southworth And Hawes Southworth Hawes
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of history with our Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse Liszt Collection. This extraordinary piece, titled "Early Operation Using Ether for Anesthesia," is a rare and significant work by Southworth & Hawes, captured in 1847. Witness the groundbreaking moment in medical history as a surgical procedure is performed using ether for anesthesia, a revolution in medical practice. This Daguerreotype, taken in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, North America, is a breathtaking testament to the past, brought to life in exquisite detail through our high-quality Fine Art Prints. Add this historical masterpiece to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Early Operation Using Ether for Anesthesia" captures a significant moment in medical history. Taken by Southworth & Hawes, renowned American photographers active from 1844 to 1862, this daguerreotype showcases an important advancement in the field of medicine. The image depicts a scene from late spring 1847 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. In this pioneering operation, ether was used as anesthesia for the first time. The photograph beautifully encapsulates the intensity and significance of this breakthrough moment. Measuring 14.6 x 20 cm (5 3/4 x 7 7/8 in. ), the whole plate daguerreotype provides remarkable detail and clarity. The subjects are captured mid-procedure, with surgeons intently focused on their task while administering ether to the patient. Southworth & Hawes expertly convey both the gravity and hopefulness surrounding this medical milestone through their composition and use of light and shadow. The mat surrounding the image measures at18.9 x24 cm (7 7/16 x9 7/16 in. ), enhancing its presentation. This historic photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress within the realm of medicine. It stands as a reminder of how far we have come since that late spring day in Boston back in1847 when ether forever changed surgical procedures worldwide.
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