Portrait of Michael DeBakey, in suit, slightly slouched

Portrait of Michael DeBakey, in suit, slightly slouched

Contributor(s):
Karsh, Yousuf
Publication:
Produced: 12 April 1969
Language(s):
No linguistic content
Format:
Still image
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Photographic prints
Portraits
Abstract:
At the time this portrait was taken, Dr. DeBakey was working on several cardiac assist devices as well as a total artificial heart, and also exploring the possibilities and limitations of heart transplants. See, for example, "Human Cardiac Transplantation," "Orthotopic Cardiac Prosthesis: Preliminary Experiments," and "Current Directions in the Artificial Heart Program." His total artificial heart prototype (slightly modified) had just been implanted in a human patient by Dr. Denton Cooley without DeBakey's knowledge or permission, an event that destroyed their professional relationship. The creator of this photo, Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002) was an Armenian-Canadian photographer renowned for his distinctive, revealing portraits. His subjects include many of the twentieth century's political and scientific leaders, along with other celebrities.
Copyright:
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Extent:
1 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101743405X257 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
FJBBQJ
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101743405X257
Archival Collection:
The Michael E. DeBakey Papers (Profiles in Science)