Tandentrekker 1837 - 1840

"Tandentrekker" (Tooth Extractor) is a lithograph by Carel Christiaan Antony Last created between 1837 and 1840. The artwork depicts a street scene of a tooth puller at work, surrounded by onlookers and a curious child. Last's realistic style captures the grim reality of 19th-century dentistry, while also portraying the fascination and fear associated with the practice. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the daily life of 19th-century Dutch citizens and the challenges they faced in maintaining oral health.