Portraits of Dr. William Harvey by Royal Society of Medicine
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"Portraits of Dr. William Harvey" by the Royal Society of Medicine is a scientific publication published in the early 20th century. This book serves as a collection of various portraits and representations of Dr. William Harvey, the eminent physician known for his pioneering work on the circulation of blood. The focus is on the visual history of Harvey, highlighting the numerous portraits created during and after his lifetime. The book meticulously catalogues
and describes a selection of portraits depicting Harvey from various institutions, including universities and medical societies. Each portrait is accompanied by details about its provenance, style, and context, providing insights into how Harvey was viewed by his contemporaries. The descriptions not only detail the physical appearance of Harvey as portrayed in these art pieces but also explore the significance of these representations in relation to his contributions to medicine and anatomy. Through the collection, readers gain an understanding of both Harvey's influence in the field and the evolving nature of his iconography in medical history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Royal Society of Medicine (Great Britain) |
|---|---|
| Title | Portraits of Dr. William Harvey |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QP: Science: Physiology |
| LoC Class | R: Medicine |
| Subject | Harvey, William, 1578-1657 -- Portraits |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49549 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49549-1 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 338 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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