Deficiency Collection

Colour Blindness Test
Colour blindness test. Computer artwork of an Ishihara colour test card used to check for red- green colour blindness. The card is comprised of red and orange dots on a background of green dots

Deficiency. - Surplus. 1836. Creator: John Doyle
Deficiency. - Surplus. 1836. Satirical caricature of British politicians Thomas Spring Rice, 1st Baron Monteagle of Brandon (1790-1866), Chancellor of the Exchequer, and James Pattison (1786-1849)

Woman with goitre, and enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by lack of iodine
527396 Woman with goitre, and enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by lack of iodine. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes, Paris, c1890.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

To Bertelli & C (colour litho)
2798229 To Bertelli & C (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Bertelli & C)

Three year-old child suffering from rickets (engraving)
3097136 Three year-old child suffering from rickets (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three year-old child suffering from rickets)

To Bertelli & C (colour litho)
2798230 To Bertelli & C (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Bertelli & C)

The Bottomless-Pitt, March 16, 1792. Creator: James Gillray
The Bottomless-Pitt, March 16, 1792

22-year old mentally-deficient girl (daughter of subject of 10192037) with a light goitre suffering from thyroid deficiency and reduced development. Date: circa 1900

Man with mental disability and goitre
Man with an undetermined mental disability, also suffering with goitre : the two are generally associated, involving thyroid deficiency and impared development. See 10192038 for his daughter

Blue, Blue Sky, Body Conscious, Colin Anderson, Concepts, Death, Depression, Despair
4.1.1

Kaposis sarcoma on the skin of an AIDS patient

John Brown (1735-88) Scottish physician, 1791. He proposed the Brunonian system of medicine which had two classes of disease 1: sthenic (resulting from excess) 2

Symptoms of magnesium deficiency on grapevines in fruit in gironde, France, August

Nicholas II (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia from 1894 with his son Alexis (1904-1918), the Tsarevich, in military uniform. Alexis was a haemophiliac. After a photograph

Saint Louis (Louis IX of France) and his brothers Alphonse and Charles taken prisoner during the Sixth Crusade. Ransomed 1250. Woodcut of 1522. Incidence of Scurvy high amongst Crusaders

William Withey Gull (1816-1890) English physician born at Colchester, Essex. Studied at Guys Hospital, London. Graduated as Bachelor of Medicine (MB) 1841 and Doctor of Medicine (MD) 1846

Lime induced iron and nitrogen deficiency causing chlorosis of the leaves of a Hydrangea macrophylla garden shrub

Vitamin B12 transport protein C015 / 5824
Vitamin B12 transport protein, molecular model. This transmembrane protein, known as BTUB, is from the Escherichia coli bacterium

Vitamin B12 transport protein C015 / 5823
Vitamin B12 transport protein, molecular model. This transmembrane protein, known as BTUB, is from the Escherichia coli bacterium

Children receiving light therapy C015 / 6205
Phototherapy. A group of children receiving light therapy (phototherapy). A combination of fluorescent and incandescent lamps are being used

Vitamin B12 transport protein C013 / 7184
Vitamin B12 transport protein, molecular model showing secondary structure. This receptor protein, known as BTUB, is from the Escherichia coli bacterium

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) nitrogen deficiency, close-up of leaves

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) potassium deficiency, close-up of ripening ears

Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) phosphorus deficiency, close-up of leaves

Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) magnesium deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) boron deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) magnesium deficiency, close-up of leaves

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) sulphur deficiency, close-up of ripening ears

Manganese deficiency (Mn) deficiency symptom on pea leaf

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) phophorus deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) sulphur deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) nitrogen deficiency, close-up of leaves

Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) potassium deficiency, close-up of leaves

Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) manganese deficiency, close-up of leaves

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) magnesium deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) phosphorus deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) potassium deficiency, close-up of leaves

Iron deficient blood cells & haemoglobin molecule
Iron-deficiency anaemia and haemoglobin. Artwork of irregularly shaped red blood cells (red) in a patient suffering from iron-deficiency anaemia

Artwork of disorders due to vitamin deficiencies
Vitamin deficiency disorders. Artwork of various disorders caused by vitamin deficiency. They are (clockwise from top left)

Anaemia, conceptual artwork
Anaemia, conceptual computer artwork. Red blood cell (erythrocyte) with missing iron panels from its surface in front of normal blood cells, representing anaemia

LM of a blood smear in pernicious anaemia

LM of blood smear showing iron-deficiency anaemia
Iron-deficiency anaemia. Light micrograph of a blood smear in a patient suffering from iron- deficiency anaemia. This is the most common form of anaemia worldwide

Leaf chlorophyll deficiency. Healthy leaf (left) and a leaf suffering from chlorosis (right). This is a condition where lack of chlorophyll (a green pigment found in leaves)

Children with Rickets
Children at a hospital in Carshalton are put in the sun to improve their condition which is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Exploring the Depths of Deficiency: From Color Blindness to Mental Health Challenges" In a world filled with vibrant hues, some struggle to perceive its true beauty. The Colour Blindness Test reveals the hidden reality for those affected by this visual deficiency. Created in 1836 by John Doyle, it serves as a reminder that our perception is not always as accurate as we believe. As we gaze upon a blue sky, it's easy to take for granted the gift of sight. But for individuals battling body consciousness or depression, every reflection can be clouded by despair. Colin Anderson's thought-provoking artwork captures these concepts with raw emotion and invites us to reflect on the invisible battles fought within. The historical engravings from Bertelli & C depict heartbreaking scenes of physical deficiencies plaguing young children and adults alike. A three-year-old suffering from rickets reminds us of the importance of proper nutrition and care during early development stages. Delving into mental health challenges, James Gillray's satirical creation "The Bottomless-Pitt" sheds light on societal attitudes towards mental deficiency in 1792. It serves as a stark reminder that compassion and understanding are vital when addressing such conditions. Moving forward in time, we witness photographs capturing real-life struggles faced by individuals with mental disabilities or goitres caused by iodine deficiency. These images remind us that empathy should guide our interactions with those facing unique challenges beyond their control. Kaposi's sarcoma etches itself onto an AIDS patient's skin like an indelible mark – a painful reminder of how diseases can ravage both body and spirit. Such visuals prompt us to advocate for better healthcare systems and support networks for those affected. Even nature experiences deficiencies; grapevines in Gironde, France bear symptoms of magnesium deficiency despite being surrounded by lush landscapes. This natural occurrence teaches us that even seemingly perfect environments can harbor unseen imbalances requiring attention and care.