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Iron lung at Lourdes med01_01_0369
Sanctuary Of Our Lady Of Lourdes, Basilica Of Our Lady Of The Rosary, Lourdes, France. View of clergy passing pilgrims, including a trailer housing a patient in an iron lung, at Lourdes. The first viable iron lung was built in 1876, and throughout the early 20th century ventilators were designed to augment the work of the respiratory muscles through the use of sub-atmospheric pressure around the patients body. Photographed for the Topical Press Agency Ltd in May 1939
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Media ID 15002645
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Archive Health And Welfare Medical People Religion Religious Belief Healing Pilgrim Pilgrimage Poliomyelitis Public Square
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the profound intersection of history, faith, and medicine with our exquisite fine art print of "Iron Lung at Lourdes" by Norman Kingsley Harrison from Historic England. This evocative image captures a poignant moment at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France, where clergy pass by pilgrims, including one in a trailer housing an iron lung. This beautiful print is part of our Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints, meticulously reproduced to bring the rich details and authentic hues of Harrison's original work into your home or office. Let this inspiring piece transport you to a time of hope and healing.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
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This print takes us back to May 1939, capturing a moment in time at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. The bustling scene depicts clergy members passing by a stream of pilgrims, each seeking solace and healing within the sacred grounds. Amidst this spiritual gathering stands a trailer housing a patient confined to an iron lung. The iron lung, an invention that revolutionized respiratory care during the early 20th century, is showcased here as both a symbol of medical progress and human vulnerability. Developed in 1876, these ventilators utilized sub-atmospheric pressure to assist patients with compromised respiratory muscles. This particular image serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by individuals afflicted with poliomyelitis during that era. Norman Kingsley Harrison's skillful photography captures not only the physicality but also the profound faith present at Lourdes. It highlights how religion intertwines with health and welfare, offering hope and comfort to those who seek it most fervently. The belief in divine intervention for healing is palpable through every pixel of this historic photograph. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported into an era where religious devotion intersected with medical advancements—a testament to humanity's unwavering spirit even amidst adversity.
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