A Bunyan-stannard Irrigation Envelope for the Treatment of Burns being applied by Sister Roberts in Middlesex Hospital 1943

Ethel Léontine Gabain’s 1943 painting "A Bunyan-stannard Irrigation Envelope for the Treatment of Burns being applied by Sister Roberts in Middlesex Hospital" depicts a scene of medical care during wartime. The painting features a nurse meticulously attending to a patient in a hospital bed, using a specialized irrigation system to treat a burn. The scene is rendered with a meticulous realism, emphasizing the sterile environment and the dedication of the medical professionals. Gabain, known for her depictions of everyday life, captures the human side of wartime medicine, highlighting both the challenges and the hope of recovery. This work serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of war on civilians and the crucial role of medical professionals in their care.