Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge HospitalArthur P. BedouNone

Q: What topics does Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital explore?

medical history, surgery scene, 1930s era, hospital setting, historical figures, black and white photo, american medicine

Q: Is Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital under copyright?

Yes, this artwork is still under copyright.

Documentary Photography
Amistad Research Center

Rivers Frederick was born in 1874 in New Roads, Louisiana. He received his B.A. from the New Orleans University in 1893 and went on to earn an M.D. from the University of Illinois in 1897. Frederick served as the Chief of Surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital from 1932-1950, but still remained as a Consultant in Surgery after his departure. He was also the instructor of surgery at Flint-Goodridge summer postgraduate courses from 1935-1953.

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About this artwork

Title: Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital
Artist: Arthur P. Bedou
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Amistad Research Center
Movement: Documentary Photography
Creative period: Early 20th Century
Main color: Driftwood
Keywords: surgery photo, arthur bedou art, sepia toned image
Color hue: Ochre to Sepia

Questions & Answers

Who created "Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital"?

"Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital" was created by Arthur P. Bedou. The information on this page describes Arthur P. Bedou's original work.

Is "Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital" more bright or more dark overall?

"Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital" by Arthur P. Bedou is recorded as balanced, with a soft shadow luminance.

Which artist and which style stand behind "Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital"?

Arthur P. Bedou created "Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital" within the Documentary Photography movement.

Does the copyright of "Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital" by Arthur P. Bedou allow reproductions?

"Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital" by Arthur P. Bedou, held at the Amistad Research Center, is still protected by copyright. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.

What art movement does "Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital" by Arthur P. Bedou belong to?

"Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital" by Arthur P. Bedou belongs to the Documentary Photography movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

What is the color identity of "Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital" by Arthur P. Bedou?

The color identity of "Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital" by Arthur P. Bedou: an earthy palette, dominated by driftwood (#907954).

What color saturation does "Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital" by Arthur P. Bedou have?

The palette of "Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital" is balanced soft in saturation.