Operation 1912

"Operation" (1912) by Max Oppenheimer (1885–1954) is a dramatic depiction of a surgical procedure. The painting features a crowded scene of doctors and nurses gathered around a patient, their faces etched with concentration and intensity. The artist's use of dark and muted colors emphasizes the seriousness of the event, while the realistic detail of the surgical instruments and the open wound adds to the unsettling realism. The painting reflects the fascination with medical practices of the early 20th century, while also highlighting the human cost of medical advancements.