Metal Print : French Cholera victim
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French Cholera victim
A horrified crowd gathers round to see a cholera victim in France Date: 1832
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Media ID 14267933
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1832 Cholera Disease Diseases Epidemics Gathers Horrified Plagues Sick Sickness Victim
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring historical depth into your home or office with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring this haunting image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Depicting a cholera victim in France from 1832, this powerful photograph captures the horror and fear of an epidemic as a crowd of onlookers gathers in response. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not only visually stunning but also durable, with a sleek and modern design that adds a unique touch to any space. Relive history with this captivating and thought-provoking piece.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the heart of 19th century France, the terrifying specter of cholera cast a dark shadow over the populace. This haunting image captures the raw emotion and fear that gripped the nation during the devastating epidemic of 1832. A horrified crowd gathers round to witness the plight of a cholera victim, their faces etched with shock and despair. The victim, lying weakly on a makeshift stretcher, is barely clinging to life, his body ravaged by the merciless disease. Cholera, a bacterial infection causing severe diarrhea and vomiting, had been sweeping across Europe since the late 1820s. By the time this photograph was taken, France had been hit hard, with thousands succumbing to the disease. The medical community was at a loss as to how to prevent or cure the illness, leaving the population feeling helpless and vulnerable. The scene depicted in this photograph is a poignant reminder of the human toll of the cholera epidemic. The horrified crowd, unable to look away, bears witness to the suffering of the victim and the harsh reality of the disease. The image serves as a stark reminder of the power of disease to bring people together in fear and sorrow, and to challenge the medical knowledge of the time. This haunting photograph is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and a reminder of the importance of medical research and advancements in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. The cholera epidemic of 1832 may be a chapter in history, but its lessons continue to resonate in the present day.
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