L' Arracheur De Dents

Object numberHC.J.16.X.60
TitleL' Arracheur De Dents
CreatorUnknown artist (Artist)
DescriptionLithograph by an unknown artist after the painting by Edme Jean Pigal (1798-1872). A coloured lithograph of this, by Bernard et Frey, was exhibited at the Salon, Paris, 1837.
An operator is extracting a tooth from a man, whose wife sits complacently holding a large shopping basket on her knees. On a table with a cover, there is a basin and ewer, towel, instruments and instrument case.
Production periodNineteenth century, early
Object nameL' Arracheur De Dents
Object categoryDental
MaterialPaper
TechniqueLithography
Dimensions
- Height: 20.9 cm
Width: 17.0 cm