Title:
Elie Metchnikoff
Artist:
Shannon Pawliw
Size:
48" x 48"
Medium:
acrylic on canvas
Price:
CAN$2,000.00
Available for Sale
Available for Sale
Date:
October 20, 2019
Palette:
Green, Blue, White
Style:
Abstract, Impressionism
Subject:
Microbiology, Microbes
Description:
This painting is from the series 'Microscapes'. It is named after the microbiologist Elie Metchnikoff. Mechnikov was married to his first wife Ludmila Feodorovitch in 1869. She died from tuberculosis on 20 April 1873. Her death, combined with other problems, caused Mechnikov to unsuccessfully attempt suicide, taking a large dose of opium. In 1875, he married his student Olga Belokopytova. In 1885 Olga suffered from severe typhoid and this led to his second suicide attempt. He injected himself with the spirochete of relapsing fever. His scientific works and theories were inspired by Darwinism.
Location:
Vancouver, BC