A woman watching a surgeon approaching a body for an operation; representing a tribute to László Schultheisz on the occasion of his first surgical operation. Pen and ink drawing by Dénes Györgyi, 1918.

  • Györgyi, Dénes, 1886-1961.
Date:
1918
Reference:
44164i
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Above centre, as if seen through a window, the surgeon, seen from behind, approaches the body of a man lying supine on the operating table. In the frame around the window, roses and ferns, leaves etc. Right, a woman in long robes watches. Lower foreground, roses and leaves in Art Nouveau (Jugendstil, Liberty) style. Main lettering in panel at foot

Publication/Creation

Szpaszkoe [?], 1918.

Physical description

1 drawing : brush and pen in black ink ; image 40.6 x 28.8 cm

Lettering

Schultheisz László baràtomnak elsö operációia alkalmàbról. Fein Jenö, Hadnagy Elelmezésitiszt. Spazkoe, 1918 ; Gyórgy. Hirszerzöhdgye <?> Lettering appears to mean (subject to correction): [Token of] friendship for László Schultheisz on the occasion of his first operation. Fein Jenö, Second Lieutenant, Catering Corps. Spaszkoe, 5 March 1918.

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Wellcome Collection 44164i

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