Le Baume d'Acier

Object numberHC.J.16.X.58
TitleLe Baume d'Acier
CreatorUnknown artist (Artist)
DescriptionColoured engraving by an unknown artist, late nineteenth century. After the lithograph by Louis Leopold Boily (1761-1845).
The operator is in the act of somewhat crudely extracting a maxillary central incisor tooth.The patient gazes directly at the viewer, engaging us in his pain as he grasps at a white cloth desperately.
Production periodNineteenth century, late
Object nameLe Baume d'Acier
Object categoryDental
MaterialPaper
TechniqueEngravings
Dimensions
- Height: 29.4 cm
Width: 21.8 cm
Mounted Height: 71 cm
Width: 56 cm