The Lifesaving Surgeon Ltd Edition Canvas Framed Art Print

BLOOD BANK

The Lifesaving Surgeon

He discovered the method for storing blood plasma that would save millions of lives on battlefields and in hospitals, then fought against the segregation of blood that America tried to impose even on his discovery. This brilliant Art Deco tribute captures Charles Drew at the height of his medical genius: the blood plasma bag gleams with the lifesaving invention, the laboratory beakers wait for the next experiment, and the Washington D.C. skyline rises behind him like the city where he trained and taught. The Blood for Britain campaign poster suggests his wartime contribution, the medical diploma confirms his pioneering credentials, and the protest signs suggest his fight against blood segregation. This is the portrait of a man who proved that science could be a weapon against death, that a Black doctor could change the world of medicine, and that the blood bank he created still flows with his refusal to accept a segregated America.

• Edition Limited to 25 hand-numbered prints
• Print Size 24 x 36 inches
• Paper Museum-grade archival pigment print
• Finish Premium UV-protective coating
• Frame Modern Black – 3/4″ slim moulding profile with 1/4″ recess gap
• Backing Acid-free mounting board, custom hooks
• Ready Arrives ready to hang
• COA Hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity mailed separately

Created by George G. for Angelic Dreamz

Shipping: Free shipping to the continental USA.
Weight: 4 lbs | Dimensions: 36″ L x 24″ W x 4″ H