The Surgeon at Work at the Rear During an Engagement

The Surgeon at Work at the Rear During an Engagement

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Homer, Winslow, 1836-1910 artist
Publication:
[New York: Harper & Brothers] , July 12, 1862
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Ambulances
Hospitals, Military
Physicians
Transportation of Patients
Military Medicine
United States
Abstract:
At a field medical station a physician treats the wounded brought back from the front lines; in the background, an ambulance races by, and in the distance smoke rises above the battlefield.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 40 x 29 cm.
Technique:
wood engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101392740 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021094
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101392740