Watercolour illustration of a syphilis sore, England, 1891-1920
- artist:
- Peter Nairn
Watercolour illustration on card by Peter Nairn of syphilitic condition of lower eyelid, English, 1891-1920
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection. The first stage of the disease is the development of a sore like that shown in this illustration. This image shows the sore before treatment and was probably used as a teaching aid to help doctors to recognise the symptoms of syphilis and try and treat the disease before it caused permanent damage to the body.
Details
- Category:
- Ophthalmology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A680449
- Materials:
- card
- Measurements:
-
overall: 280 mm x 213 mm
- type:
- watercolour