La séquestrée de Poitiers
- Collection:
- Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
- Author(s):
- Yrondy, E., artist
- Publication:
- [Paris : s.n.], 1901
- Language(s):
- French
- Format:
- Still image
- Genre(s):
- Pictorial Works
- Abstract:
- Illustration of an actual event that took place in Poitiers. A young girl who had been imprisoned and starved by her family had been discovered by the authorities. The young woman, emaciated and with an ashen complexion, is shown resting in a hospital bed. She stares blankly ahead of her, oblivious to her surroundings. Nuns offer her flowers and a priest holds her hand. Other people are shown watching with concern.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
- Extent:
- 1 print : 45 x 31 cm.
- Provenance:
- Gift; William H. Helfand; 2003; 03-75.
- Technique:
- color
- NLM Unique ID:
- 101459305 (See catalog record)
- NLM Image ID:
- C05534
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101459305