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A Surgeon Operating on a Man's Foot

Adriaen Brouwer (1605/1606–1638) (after)

Wellcome Collection

A Surgeon Operating on a Man's Foot

Image credit: Wellcome Collection

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Wellcome Collection

London

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Title

A Surgeon Operating on a Man's Foot

Medium

oil on metal

Measurements

H 25.3 x W 21.5 cm

Accession number

45016i

Acquisition method

purchased by Henry S. Wellcome, c.1900–1936

Work type

Painting

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Wellcome Collection

183 Euston Road, London, Greater London NW1 2BE England

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