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Dr. Ikkaku Ochi collection

Dr. Ikkaku Ochi collection

Medical Photographs from Japan Around 1900
Art & PhotographyHistory
Pages
300
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore a unique collection of photographs from Dr. Ikkaku Ochi, captured during the late 19th century. This volume documents congenital and pathological deformations, offering a rare glimpse into medical conditions seldom encountered in contemporary healthcare.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeDarkComplexIntellectual

Genres

Art & Photography History Medicine Science Photography Body Horror

Authors

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Wilhelm von Gloeden

Wilhelm von Gloeden was an early 20th-century photographer celebrated for his artistic studies of Sicilian youth. His distinctive work, often compiled in books like "Wilhelm Van Gloeden," blends classical themes with striking portraiture. He remains an important figure in the history of photography.