Price: $225.00
SKU: 72775
ARTIST: T. Hamilton Crawford
PUBLISHER: Published at 10, Clare Street, Bristol, by Frost and Reed Ltd, Printsellers of Bristol and London, 1934.
MEDIUM: Chine-colle color mezzotint,
DATE: 1934
EDITION SIZE: Image size 11 13/16 x 8 7/16" (30 x 21.4 cm).
DESCRIPTION: Sir James Young Simpson (1811-1870) was a pioneering Scottish obstetrician who revolutionized medicine with his discovery of chloroform as an anesthetic. Simpson first demonstrated its efficacy on humans in 1847, transforming surgical and obstetric practices by popularizing the use of anesthesia, notably after Queen Victoria used it during childbirth, which bolstered its acceptance. His contributions extended beyond anesthesia; he advanced hospital reform and advocated for midwifery, gaining widespread recognition, including a knighthood. Simpson’s efforts not only alleviated suffering but also laid the foundation for modern surgical anesthesia, earning him a lasting legacy in medical history.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 16 x 20" mat for handling.
CONDITION: Good condition.
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