Vrouw met een litteken in haar gezicht na het verwijderen van een tumor before 1884

This anonymous photograph, titled "Vrouw met een litteken in haar gezicht na het verwijderen van een tumor", depicts a woman from Rotterdam, Netherlands. The image is a before-and-after portrait, showcasing the woman's face before and after the removal of a congenital tumor. The text around the images suggests that this is a medical illustration from a book on the treatment of tumors. The inscription “1 an après guérison” below the woman's image indicates that this photo was taken one year after the removal of her tumor. This image captures a moment in time when the medical and photographic worlds were intersecting. This powerful and moving portrait provides a glimpse into the lives of people who sought medical care in the late 19th century.