"La Toilette". When a doctor becomes a painter: Frederic Bazille

J Endocrinol Invest. 2019 Oct;42(10):1255-1256. doi: 10.1007/s40618-019-01040-7. Epub 2019 Apr 15.

Abstract

Purpose: To find endocrinological disturbances in impressionism.

Patients and methods: Analysis of "La Toilette" painting of Frederice Bazille.

Results: We present a masterpiece work of Frederic Bazille "La Toilette" where a large goiter is visible. Short description of Bazille's life and painting is included.

Conclusion: Despite of unique painting technique, thyroid disorders are visible even in impressionism.

Keywords: Endocrinology; Frederic Bazille; Painting.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Endocrinology / history
  • Famous Persons
  • France
  • Goiter / pathology*
  • History, 19th Century
  • Humans
  • Hygiene / history
  • Medicine in the Arts* / history
  • Paintings* / history
  • Physicians* / history

Personal name as subject

  • Frederic Basille