Le Dentiste

Object numberHC.J.16.X.84
TitleLe Dentiste
CreatorArtist Unknown (originator)
DescriptionLe Dentiste. Late nineteenth century.
An elderly dentist, attired in a long dressing gown and Victorian night-cap, is extracting with forceps a mandibular tooth for a man seated in an armchair; the patient,s hat, overcoat and staff are on a nearby stool. The son (presumably), obviously very worried, sits on a chair holding his own hat and staff. A maid stands with a jug of water resting on a tray; and a bottle and tumbler are on a table at the rear.
Production date c.Late C 1875-01-01
Production periodNineteenth century, late
Object nameArtwork
Object categoryDental
Dimensions
- Framed Height: 34 cm
Width: 27 cm
Depth: 2 cm