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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 illustration of The Clinical Facilities of the Department of Psychiatry, consisting of a series of illustrations of various clinics surrounding a central illustration of the Montreal General Hospital building.
Black and white illustration of an aorta being cut open and then stitched shut. It consists of a series of small illustrations showing the process in sequence.
Black and white portrait of a woman wearing a sweater, a necklace and well coiffed white hair.
Black and white photo of 6 women posing shoulder to shoulder wearing lab coats.
Black and white photo of a woman posing with her hand held to her head and smiling at the camera. She is holding what looks like a cigarette carse.
Black and white photo of three women seated in a laboratory. In the left corner is a sink with shelves covered with cups, a kettle and a teapot. The rear wall is covered with framed photos of staff members.
Black and white photo of three people looking at shelves containing pathological specimens in jars.
Black and white photo of a wooden door whose panels have been painted with various war scenes. Under the illustrations is written, The Stump Dwellers.
Black and white photo of an elderly photographer manipulating a large camera with audio-visual equipment in the background.
Colour mural depicting two uteruses flying through outer space, being observed by a microscope. One uterus is pink and healthy, while the other is discoloured and crying black tears onto medical slides. A giant eye overlooks all; its pupil is the earth, with rays emanating from Montreal.
Black and white photo of Mary Gzowski gazing upon a mural depicting a caricature of a uterus flying through outer space.
Sepia photo of 10 young women dressed in white gowns, some sitting and some standing.
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