19th Century Optometrist Oil on Canvas by G Slipper

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19th Century Optometrist Oil on Canvas by G Slipper

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Presenting a late 19th century Optometrist oil on canvas by G Slipper. American and from circa 1880-1890 and painted by the artist ‘G. Slipper’. We have not been able to find any details on the artist, but we are of the opinion that he obviously was an artist who more than likely catered to the medical profession, probably painting for the specific medical professional who wanted a painting of his speciality in his office or clinic. In this case, he painted an optometrist/doctor performing an eye examination on a pretty young lady dressed in red (very reminiscent of Scarlett O’Hara from Gone With The Wind), with his eldery female assistant in the background, behind what appears to be a counter and shelves with numerous books, probably medical books. Of course, the optometrist/doctor could have been a general practitioner doctor as in the 19th century most doctors had to attend to all their patients needs rather than specialize in one area ! A fabulous example of 19th Century medical art and a good size ! One for the optician, doctor or optometrist !!! Optometry is a health care profession that involves examining the eyes and applicable visual systems for defects or abnormalities as well as prescribing the correction of refractive error with glasses or contact lenses and the treatment of eye diseases. Traditionally, the field of optometry began with the primary focus of correcting refractive error through the use of spectacles. Modern-day optometry, however, has evolved through time so that the educational curriculum additionally includes significant training in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease, in most of the countries of the world, where the profession is established and regulated. Optometrists (also known as doctors of optometry in the United States and Canada, by a higher degree in the United Kingdom and worldwide for those holding the O.D. degree) are health care professionals who usually provide primary eye care through comprehensive eye examinations. They diagnose and manage various vision abnormalities including refractive errors as well as various eye diseases. Being a regulated profession, an optometrist’s scope of practice may differ depending on the location. Optometrists typically work closely together with other eye care professionals such as ophthalmologists and opticians to deliver quality and efficient eyecare to the general public.

Dimensions:
Height: 45.25 in (114.94 cm)Width: 40.25 in (102.24 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
Style:
Late Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Canvas,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very good. The frame is more modern and it appears that though the painting was signed by the artist … at some stage someone wrote over the signature probably due to fading. You can still see the old signature beneath.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3978122148912