The Agnew Clinic
The Agnew Clinic
The Agnew Clinic (pronounced: /æɡˈnjuː ˈklɪnɪk/) is a renowned painting by American artist Thomas Eakins, completed in 1889. The painting is a depiction of a surgical amphitheater, featuring Dr. David Hayes Agnew performing a mastectomy.
Etymology
The painting is named after Dr. David Hayes Agnew, a prominent surgeon of the time, who is the central figure in the painting. The term "clinic" (from Ancient Greek κλίνειν klinein 'to slope') in the title refers to the setting of the painting, a surgical clinic.
Description
The Agnew Clinic portrays Dr. Agnew standing in the center of a surgical amphitheater, holding a scalpel, while a nurse holds a tray of surgical instruments. The painting is noted for its realistic depiction of the surgical procedure and the clinical environment, including the use of anesthesia, which was a relatively new practice at the time.
Related Terms
- Thomas Eakins: The American artist who painted The Agnew Clinic.
- David Hayes Agnew: The surgeon depicted in the painting.
- Mastectomy: The surgical procedure being performed in the painting.
- Anesthesia: A practice used during surgery to prevent pain, depicted in the painting.
- Surgical amphitheater: The setting of the painting.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on The Agnew Clinic
- Wikipedia's article - The Agnew Clinic
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