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Albert Schweitzer (1875–1965) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 for his pioneering medical work in French Equatorial Africa. Born in north-east France, Schweitzer was a musician, philosopher, theologian, author and physician. He grew up in a religious family surrounded by music. In 1912 he married Helene Bresslau, and a year later they moved to Lambaréné in French Equatorial Africa where Schweitzer built his famous hospital at his own expense. For the rest of his career he commuted between Africa and Europe, raising funds by giving lectures and organ recitals. Schweitzer’s methods were controversial, in particular his unorthodox technique of letting patients be surrounded by relatives and pets in the hospital. He claimed this was to make them feel more at home and less threatened by the white doctor and his foreign medicines.
Royal College of Physicians, London
London
Title
Albert Schweitzer (1875–1965)
Date
1953
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 89.5 x W 71.1 cm
Accession number
X202
Acquisition method
gift from Mrs C. Pugh, 1967
Work type
Painting
