Cryogenic Section of a Cadaver

c. 1941-1949

Harold Mahoney

Associated Names
Harold Mahoney

Artist, American, 1893 - 1952

This is a cyanotype photograph of an anatomical representation of a human torso. The image displays an internal view, showcasing various organs and structures within the torso in a monochromatic blue hue, indicative of the cyanotype process. The heart, liver, spine, and pelvic bones are prominently featured, giving a detailed view of the body's internal anatomy. The intricate details and shading provide depth and definition to the various anatomical features.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    cyanotype

  • Credit Line

    Robert B. Menschel Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 90.6 x 35 cm (35 11/16 x 13 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.6.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Randy Liebermann, Fairfax, VA; (Gary Edwards Gallery, Washington, DC, by 2001); NGA purchase, 2002.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2017

  • Posing for the Camera: Gifts from Robert B. Menschel, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2017 - 2018, unnumbered catalogue.

Wikidata ID

Q64144075

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