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William Bowman, English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, 1884. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
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William Bowman, English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, 1884. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
William Bowman, English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, 1884. Bowman (1816-1892) was born at Nantwich, Cheshire. After five years at Birmingham General Hospital, in 1837 he moved to Kings College Hospital, London. In the early 1840s he published papers on the structure and function of the kidneys. In 1846 he joined Moorfields Ophthalmic Hospital, London, and became an authority on the eye and the leading ophthalmic surgeon. Made a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1841, Bowman was elected the first president of the Ophthalmological Society in 1880, and was created a Baron in 1884. Cartoon in the Fancy Portraits series from Punch. (London, 12 January 1884)
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This print showcases the esteemed Sir William Bowman, a prominent figure in the field of medicine during the 19th century. Created by talented artist Edward Linley Sambourne, this portrait captures the essence of Bowman's distinguished career as an anatomist, surgeon, and ophthalmologist. Born in Nantwich, Cheshire in 1816, Bowman's journey to greatness began at Birmingham General Hospital before he eventually found his place at Kings College Hospital in London. It was here that he published groundbreaking papers on kidney structure and function during the early 1840s. However, it was his affiliation with Moorfields Ophthalmic Hospital that truly solidified his expertise in eye-related matters and established him as a leading ophthalmic surgeon. Bowman's contributions to medical science were widely recognized throughout his lifetime. In 1841, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society and went on to serve as the first president of the Ophthalmological Society starting from 1880. His remarkable achievements were further acknowledged when he was granted a baronship in 1884. This caricature-like portrait not only depicts Bowman's professional accomplishments but also offers insight into Victorian-era fashion and style through its intricate details. With piercing eyes reflecting wisdom gained through years of study and practice, Sir William Bowman stands tall as an icon within both British history and medical science.
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