Medical Science Collection (#8)

A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear. 1811 (etching)
7235861 A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear)

A fox watches a wounded tiger. 1811 (etching)
7235843 A fox watches a wounded tiger. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A fox watches a wounded tiger with an arrow in its flank. Fox and tiger)

A dying lion is attacked by a boar, a donkey and a cow. 1811 (etching)
7235854 A dying lion is attacked by a boar, a donkey and a cow. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A weak and dying lion is attacked on all sides)

A wounded wolf under a tree asks a sheep for water. 1811 (etching)
7235822 A wounded wolf under a tree asks a sheep for water. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A wounded wolf under a tree asks a sheep for water. Sheep and the hunted wolf)

Portrait of Robert Koch, Nobel Prize winner for his work on tuberculosis (engraving, 19th century)
LRI4670048 Portrait of Robert Koch, Nobel Prize winner for his work on tuberculosis (engraving, 19th century) by Unknown Artist

The hydrotherapy Spa, Vichy, 1816 (colour engraving)
1729666 The hydrotherapy Spa, Vichy, 1816 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France (spa): the hydrotherapic establishment, 1816, engraving)

Spa at the Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France, 1909 (b / w photo)
1729663 Spa at the Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France, 1909 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France, spa : the former hydrotherapic hospital in 1909)

La Grande Grille, The Spa at Vichy, France, c. 1900 (photo)
1729670 La Grande Grille, The Spa at Vichy, France, c. 1900 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France (spa) c

Breathing a Vein Blood letting. Physician bleeding a patient from the arm, 1804
527539 Breathing a Vein Blood letting. Physician bleeding a patient from the arm, 1804. Cartoon by James Gillray (1757-1815) English caricaturist

Chillington House Maidstone, View of Great Hall, 1851 (Watercolour)
7261336 Chillington House Maidstone, View of Great Hall, 1851 (Watercolour) by Tomalin, M. J. (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Chillington House Maidstone)

GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)
7262211 GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c. 1815 (engraving)
7262238 ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c. 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Hippocrates the Great with Galien (Fresco of the crypt, c. 1237-1255)
LRI4690123 Hippocrates the Great with Galien (Fresco of the crypt, c.1237-1255) by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Anagni Cathedral, Anagni, Lazio

Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the cutting of fabrics and a dwarf (fresco)
7240205 Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the cutting of fabrics and a dwarf (fresco) by Italian School

Ambroise Pare (engraving)
1728900 Ambroise Pare (engraving) by Delaune, Etienne (1518-83); (add.info.: Ambroise Pare (c. 1510 - 20 December 1590) was a French barber surgeon who served in that role for kings Henry II

Corner of The Great Hall showing Dr. Charless surgery, 1855 (Watercolour)
7261510 Corner of The Great Hall showing Dr. Charless surgery, 1855 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); 16.5x12 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Battle of Fleurus, 26th June 1794, 1837 (colour engraving)
XIR384201 Battle of Fleurus, 26th June 1794, 1837 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Act of Courage, 28th July 1830 (coloured engraving)
XIR187781 Act of Courage, 28th July 1830 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Evening Attack on the Grenelle Camp, 23 Fructidor Year 4 (August 1796) (engraving)
XIR241599 Evening Attack on the Grenelle Camp, 23 Fructidor Year 4 (August 1796) (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)
7236781 Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume of a doctor during the reign of King Louis XVI of France 1825 (lithograph)
7237173 Costume of a doctor during the reign of King Louis XVI of France 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Arbuthnot, Scottish physician, satirist and polymath, 1667- 1798 (engraving)
7237237 John Arbuthnot, Scottish physician, satirist and polymath, 1667- 1798 (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Arbuthnot FRS)

Nun in the robes of the Sisters of Charity, France. 1825 (lithograph)
7236994 Nun in the robes of the Sisters of Charity, France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nun in the robes of the Sisters of Charity)

Jean Jacques, doctor and later chancellor of the Faculty of Medicine at Montpelier 1394
FLO4570310 Jean Jacques, doctor and later chancellor of the Faculty of Medicine at Montpelier 1394. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after manuscript 5070 in the Bibliotheque Nationale

Doctor of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph)
7236846 Doctor of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arthur Johnston, Scottish physician and Latin poet, 1587-1641. 1798 (engraving)
7237232 Arthur Johnston, Scottish physician and Latin poet, 1587-1641. 1798 (engraving) by Jamesone, George (1589/90-1644); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Johnston)

Skirmish During the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849, 1881 (oil on canvas)
1195776 Skirmish During the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Villevalde, Alexander (1857-after 1906); 116x156 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Villevalde)

Robert Remak (engraving)
1722071 Robert Remak (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Robert Remak (1815-1865) german embryologist, physiologist and neurologist, engraving)

Travellers Ambushed by Brigands, 1670 (oil on canvas)
7259970 Travellers Ambushed by Brigands, 1670 (oil on canvas) by Berchem, Nicolaes Pietersz (1620-1683); 105 x 95.3 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (see also 176686)
XIR28341 The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (see also 176686) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); 465x543 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Opposition of the medical profession in Great Britain to the health scheme proposals of Lloyd George in the National
KDC400210 Opposition of the medical profession in Great Britain to the health scheme proposals of Lloyd George in the National Insurance Act, 1911 (litho) by Partridge

A Country Vaccination (engraving)
7157365 A Country Vaccination (engraving) by Hornemann, Friedrich Adolph (1813-1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Country Vaccination)

Les animaux malades de la plague - The Animals Sick of the Plague (Collection 2, Book 7)
XEE4161974 Les animaux malades de la plague - The Animals Sick of the Plague (Collection 2, Book 7, fable 2) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

Group of Nurses aboard the SS Red Cross at the start of World War I, New York, 1914 (b / w photo)
4072614 Group of Nurses aboard the SS Red Cross at the start of World War I, New York, 1914 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Queen Marie Amelie Visiting a Hospital, June 1832 (engraving)
1721669 French Queen Marie Amelie Visiting a Hospital, June 1832 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Fables of La Fontaine: The bird wounded by an arrow (litho)
6002182 Fables of La Fontaine: The bird wounded by an arrow (litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bird wounded by an arrow)

An American soldier being evacuated, Iwo Jima Island, 23rd February 1945 (b / w photo)
1720219 An American soldier being evacuated, Iwo Jima Island, 23rd February 1945 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: On Iwo Jima island, february 23)

Doctor examining the contents of a chamber pot (colour litho)
3656801 Doctor examining the contents of a chamber pot (colour litho) by Frison, Gustave (b.1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor examining the contents of a chamber pot)

Prince and Princess of Wales laying the foundation stone of the London hospital, 1864 (chromolitho)
7173205 Prince and Princess of Wales laying the foundation stone of the London hospital, 1864 (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A crowd of armed people chasing a rabid dog through a village. 1831 (engraving)
7234820 A crowd of armed people chasing a rabid dog through a village. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Daniel Rutherford, botanist. 1804 (engraving)
7235095 Portrait of Daniel Rutherford, botanist.1804 (engraving) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel Rutherford, MD, FLS, physician and botanist)

African-American Military Nurses Arriving at the Port of Greenock, 15th August 1944 (b / w photo)
1720220 African-American Military Nurses Arriving at the Port of Greenock, 15th August 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Artwork by Honore Daumier (1808-1879). Charivari dates from 1864: Serie Actualites Paris influenza
JEB4850225 Artwork by Honore Daumier (1808-1879). Charivari dates from 1864: Serie Actualites Paris influenza. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS - PALACE LONGCHAMP, MARSEILLE by Daumier

House by House, 1915 (litho)
STC407188 House by House, 1915 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Colossus (also called Coloso or the Giant) (oil on canvas, 1808-1812)
LRI4606089 The Colossus (also called Coloso or the Giant) (oil on canvas, 1808-1812) by Julia, Asensio (el Pescadoret) (1760-1832); Prado, Madrid

The Conquest of Lorette, man by man in a small fort, 1915 (litho)
STC407190 The Conquest of Lorette, man by man in a small fort, 1915 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Wonders of Medical Science: From Ancient Remedies to Modern Breakthroughs" Step into the realm and embark on a journey through time, exploring the remarkable advancements that have revolutionized healthcare. (PSCI2A-00015) A diagram of the human spine, side view serves as our starting point, reminding us of the intricate complexity of our bodies, and is here that medical science's quest for understanding begins. Travel back in time to witness history unfold. (PSCI2A-00043) Bataille de neige a Romorantin depicts a snowy battle scene where even kings were not spared from injury. This lithograph reminds us that throughout centuries, healing has been an essential part of humanity's struggle against adversity. Enter World War I and meet the heroes who selflessly cared for wounded soldiers. The image of a Red Cross Nurse in WWI symbolizes compassion and dedication amidst chaos and despair. Delve deeper into anatomy with (Bones of the left hand, Dorsal surface), an engraving showcasing meticulous studies conducted by early anatomists. Their discoveries laid the foundation for modern surgical techniques. Venture onto Harley Street in Marylebone, captured in black and white photography; it stands as a testament to London's prestigious medical district where renowned physicians continue to push boundaries today. Explore historical landscapes like Cripplegate Ward through an enchanting engraving map—a reminder that medicine intertwines with society at large. From literature comes inspiration— (Illustration from Scenes de la vie de boheme by Henri Murger) transports us to bohemian Paris where artists grappled with poverty but found solace within their creative pursuits—an era when medicine sought new ways to heal both body and soul. Witness how ancient wisdom shaped medical practices as we encounter an Italian doctor dressed in 14th-century attire—a glimpse into traditional remedies passed down through generations.