Type of Art
Portrait
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Creation Date
1950
Description
Plaque reads: Dr. George Bel by Franco Ruggiero
Biographical Information
Chair Department of Medicine 1931-1939; Director of Charity Hospital 1936-1939; previously on faculty at Tulane School of Medicine and considered a master of teaching the skills of physical diagnosis. He was also instrumental in treating patients in New Orleans with tuberculosis.
Historical Information
Painting was housed in Charity Hospital at 1532 Tulane Ave until 2006. It was removed to the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge. This piece was part of a collection that was returned to New Orleans and the LSUHSC Campus in September 2024.
Size
35" x 41"
Physical Location
Isché Library RCB402
Date at Location
10-23-2024
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