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Hydrocephalic mare, born 21st January 1821, 1835 (oil on canvas)
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Hydrocephalic mare, born 21st January 1821, 1835 (oil on canvas)
CHT235037 Hydrocephalic mare, born 21st January 1821, 1835 (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Ecole Nationale Veterinaire d Alfort, France; (add.info.: au regiment de chasseurs de gard a Huninque; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23363250
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Abnormality Alfort Deformed Deformity
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This oil painting, titled "Hydrocephalic mare, born 21st January 1821" takes us back to the early 19th century in France. Created by an unknown French artist from the Ecole Nationale Veterinaire d Alfort, this artwork showcases a remarkable medical anomaly - a hydrocephalic horse. The Hydrocephalic mare is depicted with its distinctively enlarged head and bulging eyes, characteristic of this rare condition where excess fluid accumulates within the brain. Despite its deformity, the horse stands tall and proud, capturing our attention with its unique beauty. Painted with meticulous detail on canvas, every brushstroke brings out the texture of the animal's coat and emphasizes its abnormal features. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth to the composition while highlighting the peculiarities of this extraordinary creature. This artwork not only serves as a testament to scientific curiosity but also reminds us of our fascination with nature's anomalies. It offers an intriguing glimpse into veterinary medicine during that era when such conditions were still relatively mysterious. Displayed against a neutral background, this painting invites viewers to contemplate both the fragility and resilience found in all living beings. As we observe this hydrocephalic mare frozen in time through artistry, it sparks contemplation about life's diversity and challenges our perceptions of what is considered normal or beautiful in nature.
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