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This is a photograph of two wooden walking staffs or canes. The image features two elongated objects with bulbous, rounded tops that resemble natural wooden staffs. Each staff is mounted on a simple wooden base against a dark, neutral background. The wooden surfaces display an intricate pattern of natural wood grain and knots, with visible cracks and irregularities. The photograph emphasizes the tactile and organic qualities of the wooden objects, showcasing their simplicity and rustic beauty. The stands at the bottom have numbered tags.

Specimens of Gunshot Fractures of the Femur

American 19th Century · American

c. 1867

Medium
albumen silver print
Classification
Photograph
Period
1851 to 1875
Image size
2853 × 3684px

Description

This is a photograph of two wooden walking staffs or canes. The image features two elongated objects with bulbous, rounded tops that resemble natural wooden staffs. Each staff is mounted on a simple wooden base against a dark, neutral background. The wooden surfaces display an intricate pattern of natural wood grain and knots, with visible cracks and irregularities. The photograph emphasizes the tactile and organic qualities of the wooden objects, showcasing their simplicity and rustic beauty. The stands at the bottom have numbered tags.

Rights & Source

Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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