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In early 20th-century Montreal, women with pencils and paintbrushes mapped the human body—and their own place within medicine. Trained in medical illustration, they turned observation into art and art into understanding. Their work transformed how medicine was taught and seen, even as they fought for recognition in a world ruled by men. This exhibit celebrates their talent, courage, and lasting influence.
Black and white carbon dust drawing of a brain segment by Pauline Larivière
Black and white newspaper clipping in English advertising an exhibit of War-Time Pathological Specimens Being Prepared at McGill
Black and white newspaper clipping in English advertising opening hours for the Canadian Medical War Museum
Black and white photograph of an exhibit featuring pathological wax models, specimens in glass cases, and illustrations.
Sepia-toned photograph of six women wearing white dresses and posing and looking at the camera. Three are seated in the centre of the group, and three are standing.
Black and white photograph of a classroom lined with medical teaching slides and specimens. A man in a white coat faces the camera and uses a pointer to indicate to students.
Black and white photo of a human skeleton displayed in a wooden cabinet.
Black and white photo of students observing an operation in a tiered operating theatre.
Black and white photo of seven nurses posing in an operating room wearing early 19th C white nursing uniforms.
Sepia-toned image of a large stone Neo-Classical building.
A handwritten point-form, enumerated list.
Black and white photo of a woman wearing a white labcoat and black rubber gloves, staring down at a small piece of paper she is holding between her hands.
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