Glass Frame : Pasteur Trepans Rabbit
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Pasteur Trepans Rabbit
Louis Pasteur (1822 - 1895), French chemist and microbiologist, trepanning a rabbit at L Institut Pasteur, Paris
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1822 1886 Chemist Linstitut Microbiologist Pasteur Rabbit Trepanning 1895 Pastuer
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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
This evocative image captures the pioneering work of Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), the renowned French chemist and microbiologist, as he performs a trepanation procedure on a rabbit at L Institut Pasteur in Paris during the late 1880s. Trepanning, an ancient medical practice involving the drilling of a hole in the skull to relieve pressure or relieve illness, was a controversial procedure in the late 19th century. Pasteur, however, was determined to use it as a means to study the causes of diseases such as rabies and anthrax. In this photograph, Pasteur, dressed in a lab coat and holding a trepan and hammer, focuses intently on the rabbit, which lies calmly on a wooden table. Surrounding him are his assistants, who observe the procedure with great interest. The room is filled with scientific instruments and glassware, a testament to the advanced research being conducted at L Institut Pasteur. Pasteur's groundbreaking work in the field of microbiology had already made him a household name by the time this photograph was taken. He had developed the pasteurization process, which revolutionized the food industry by eliminating the risk of contamination from bacteria. However, his work on trepanation was still a contentious issue, with many in the medical community questioning its validity. Despite the criticism, Pasteur remained steadfast in his pursuit of knowledge, believing that the potential benefits of this procedure outweighed the risks. This photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of scientific research during a time when breakthrough discoveries were being made, and the boundaries of what was considered possible were being pushed.
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