Type of Art
Portrait
Preview
Creation Date
1950
Description
Item is in poor condition
Biographical Information
1860-1957; graduated from Medical School of the University of Louisiana (now Tulane School of Medicine) in 1880. He was the first surgeon in the US to use spinal anesthesia in 1889; he was associated with Charity Hospital for 63 years. The Tulane School of Medicine Library is named in his honor.
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
44" x 52"
Physical Location
Isché Library RCB402
Date at Location
10-23-2024
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