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Patients at the Psychiatric Hospital of San Salvi, in Florence at work in the fields surrounding the institute
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Patients at the Psychiatric Hospital of San Salvi, in Florence at work in the fields surrounding the institute
Patients at the Psychiatric Hospital of San Salvi, in Florence at work in the fields surrounding the institute Florence. Date of Photograph:09/1929
Alinari, Fratelli
APA-F-012326-0000
Media ID 33153343
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Farmer Farming And Country Life Landscape Farmland Countryside Medicine Patient Rural Psychiatry
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This photograph captures a poignant moment in the lives of patients at the Psychiatric Hospital of San Salvi, located in the serene countryside surrounding Florence. Taken in September 1929 by Alinari, Fratelli, this image offers a glimpse into the therapeutic power of nature and work. In this scene, we see several individuals engaged in farming activities amidst vast farmland. The patients are diligently tending to crops, their hands covered with soil as they nurture life from the earth. Their presence blends seamlessly with the idyllic rural landscape that stretches out behind them – rolling hills dotted with trees and bathed in soft sunlight. The architecture of the hospital looms subtly in the background, reminding us that these individuals are not just farmers but also patients seeking solace and healing within its walls. It is through engaging with nature's bounty that they find respite from their inner struggles while contributing meaningfully to their own recovery. This photograph encapsulates both hope and resilience as it showcases how psychiatry intertwines with country life. It serves as a testament to the transformative potential of therapy grounded in natural surroundings – an approach still recognized today for its therapeutic benefits. Alinari's masterful composition invites contemplation on themes such as mental health, medicine, and our connection to nature. As we gaze upon this print, we cannot help but reflect on our own relationship with work, land, and how these elements shape our well-being. Ultimately, this timeless image reminds us that even amidst hardship or illness there is beauty to be found – whether it be within ourselves or within fields stretching towards distant horizons.
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