Edward Jenner / Ridley
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Edward Jenner / Ridley
EDWARD JENNER Physician and pioneer of vaccination
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1749 1823 Cravat Jenner Oval Physician Pioneer Ridley Vaccination
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This evocative oval print captures the likeness of Edward Jenner (1749-1823), the pioneering English physician credited with the discovery of vaccination. Jenner's groundbreaking work in immunology revolutionized public health and saved countless lives. Dressed in a dark coat and a crisp white cravat, Jenner gazes intently, the gravity of his discovery reflected in his serious expression. The year 1823, the date of this print, marks Jenner's retirement from medical practice, having dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the betterment of humanity through the smallpox vaccine. Born in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, Jenner observed that milkmaids who had contracted cowpox, a milder disease, were immune to smallpox. He hypothesized that exposure to cowpox could protect against smallpox and conducted a series of experiments, culminating in the first successful vaccination of a young boy named James Phipps in 1796. The success of Jenner's vaccination method quickly spread, and by the mid-19th century, smallpox had been eradicated in Europe. Jenner's legacy as a pioneer in the field of medicine is immeasurable, and his discovery of vaccination remains a testament to the power of scientific inquiry and the human capacity for innovation. This striking print, produced in the early 19th century, serves as a poignant reminder of Jenner's enduring impact on history and the importance of scientific discovery in shaping the world we live in today.
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