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Fine Art Print : Dentist pulling a tooth, 19th century
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Dentist pulling a tooth, 19th century
Dentist pulling a tooth. 19th-century artwork showing a dentist and his patient within a stone archway. The dentist is holding up the bloody tooth he has just pulled from the young male patient who is spitting out blood. A symbolic crocodile is hanging from the ceiling. This artwork, titled Der Zahnartz (The Dentist), is an engraving on wove paper by 19th-century artist William French, after an earlier artwork by 17th-century Dutch painter Gerard Dou
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Art History Blood Bloody Clinic Crocodile Dental Dental Caries Dentist Dentistry Dutch Engraving Painful Patient Pulled Pulling Removed Removing Symbol Symbolic Tooth Tooth Decay Toothache Treating Treatment Wove Paper Dental Surgery Gerrit Dou
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring a 19th-century depiction of a dentist at work. This evocative artwork by Science Photo Library captures the intrigue and apprehension of an era long past, as a dentist carefully extracts a tooth from his patient within the dimly lit confines of a stone archway. Experience the rich history and intrigue of dental care through this exquisite work of art.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 52.5cm (16.5" x 20.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This 19th-century artwork, titled "Der Zahnartz (The Dentist)" takes us back in time to witness a dental procedure that evokes both fascination and discomfort. Within the confines of a stone archway, we are introduced to a dentist and his patient engaged in an agonizing tooth extraction. The young male patient spits out blood while the dentist proudly displays the bloody tooth he has just pulled. One cannot help but notice the presence of a symbolic crocodile hanging from the ceiling, perhaps representing the lurking danger and pain associated with dentistry during this era. This monochrome engraving on wove paper was skillfully created by artist William French, who drew inspiration from an earlier work by Dutch painter Gerard Dou. The image transports us to a time when dental treatments were far from advanced as they are today. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of medical advancements and technology within dentistry. The historical significance of this artwork lies not only in its portrayal of dental practices but also in its depiction of human suffering and resilience. As we gaze upon this print, we can't help but appreciate the progress made within healthcare over centuries while acknowledging our gratitude for modern dentistry's ability to alleviate pain more effectively than ever before.
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