Compositie van vijftien foto's van personen en onderwijs aan de Keizerlijke Militair-Medische Academie, gecombineerd met decoratie van gynaecologische instrumenten 1913

This is a photographic composition by V. Sabel'skij, titled "Composition of fifteen photographs of persons and education at the Imperial Military Medical Academy, combined with a decoration of gynecological instruments." This work presents a compelling intersection of military, medical, and personal narratives, set against the backdrop of the Imperial Military Medical Academy. The arrangement of photos featuring military personnel and educational scenes, alongside gynecological instruments, invites reflection on the intertwined roles of medicine, power, and gender within the military context of the time. The inclusion of gynecological tools prompts a dialogue about women's health and their representation, or lack thereof, within both the medical field and the military institution. It could be seen as a commentary on the complex relationship between healing, gender, and the masculine-dominated spheres of the military and medical academy. It evokes questions about the bodies that are being served, healed, and studied. The composition perhaps subtly critiques traditional representations, suggesting a need to broaden the narrative to include diverse perspectives and experiences.