[The operation]

[The operation]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Selb, Josef Anton, 1784-1832, lithographer
Contributor(s):
Brouwer, Adriaen, 1605 or 6-1638, artist
Publication:
[Austria? : s.n., 1820?]
Language(s):
Latin
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Quackery
Genre(s):
Pictorial Works
Abstract:
A quack kneels and performs an operation on the foot of a man who sits and grimaces. Another quack performs an operation on another seated man in the background. A third quack stands and looks over his shoulder at another patient who walks through the door.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 38 x 42 cm.
Provenance:
Gift; William H. Helfand; 2003; 03-75.
Technique:
lithograph, black and white
NLM Unique ID:
101455853 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C05446
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101455853