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Forceps invented by Helvetius for the examination and amputation of cancerous breasts; includes also plate on diseases of the breast
1 print : engraving, with etching ; image 30.3 x 37.8 cm
Table XLIV Table XLV / Table XLIII
Table XLIV Table XLV / Table XLIII
A "theatre" of medicine and surgery
An horrific omnium gatherum of the "heroic" medical and surgical treatments typical of establishment medicine around the time of the French Revolution. Two amputations are taking place. A friar holds a crucifix before the patient on the right. Near…
A statue of Germania whose prominent breasts have been removed in accordance with the "Lex Heinze" law on censorship
Work Type
Humorous pictures. Ink drawings.
Material
india ink over pencil ;
Measurements
sheet 25.7 x 17 cm
Description
1 drawing :
The artist shows sutures where the breasts have been removed. Three Bavarian passers-by are open-mouthed with…
Humorous pictures. Ink drawings.
Material
india ink over pencil ;
Measurements
sheet 25.7 x 17 cm
Description
1 drawing :
The artist shows sutures where the breasts have been removed. Three Bavarian passers-by are open-mouthed with…