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Framed Print : RADIOLOGIST, c1930. A radiologist using x-rays to repel Death, personified as a skeleton wearing a shroud, as it approaches a young woman on an operating table. Etching by Ivo Saliger, c1930
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RADIOLOGIST, c1930. A radiologist using x-rays to repel Death, personified as a skeleton wearing a shroud, as it approaches a young woman on an operating table. Etching by Ivo Saliger, c1930
RADIOLOGIST, c1930.
A radiologist using x-rays to repel Death, personified as a skeleton wearing a shroud, as it approaches a young woman on an operating table. Etching by Ivo Saliger, c1930
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Media ID 6216775
1930 Allegory Breast Death Device Etching Grim Reaper Machine Medicine Nude Patient Personification Physician Radiation Room Shroud Skeleton Table X Ray Young Operating Radiologist
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step into the captivating world of medical history with our Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This etching by Ivo Saliger, "RADIOLOGIST, c1930," showcases an intriguing scene of a brave radiologist using advanced x-ray technology to ward off Death, personified as a skeleton, as it attempts to claim a young woman on an operating table. This evocative piece, taken from The Granger Collection through Granger Art on Demand, is an exquisite addition to any space, bringing a sense of intrigue and wonder to your home or office. Embrace the power of medical innovation and the enduring allure of history with this remarkable work of art.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 20.5cm (9.6" x 8.1")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this etching by Ivo Saliger from the 1930s, we are transported to a room where a radiologist is using x-rays to repel Death himself. The scene unfolds as Death, personified as a skeleton draped in a shroud, approaches a young woman lying on an operating table. The radiologist stands tall and determined, his device emitting powerful radiation that acts as a shield against the Grim Reaper's presence. This artwork serves as an allegory for the power of medicine and the advancements made in radiology during that era. It symbolizes the ability of doctors to combat death and prolong life through their knowledge and innovative technologies. The composition is filled with tension and anticipation, with the young woman representing vulnerability while facing her mortality. The intricate details of Saliger's etching bring out the intensity of this moment, capturing both fear and hope within its lines. As viewers, we are reminded of how far medical science has come since then but also reflect on our own mortality. This thought-provoking piece invites us to ponder not only our physical well-being but also our relationship with death itself. Saliger's "Radiologist" remains timeless in its message about human resilience in the face of adversity—a testament to art's ability to provoke deep contemplation across generations.
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