"Jonas Salk" - by Saint George

Saint George's Art Nouveau style with influence from Alphonse Mucha is a beautiful and unique way to portray this momentous discovery. Mucha was known for his decorative and ornamental style, and his influence on Saint George's work likely adds to the elegance and beauty of the illustration.

It's interesting to note that the use of an Art Nouveau style, which was popular in the early 20th century, may have been a deliberate choice to evoke a sense of nostalgia or history in the depiction of this moment in medical history. It could also be a way to honor the past and the scientists who paved the way for modern medicine. Jonas Salk's discovery saved millions of children globally and helped to almost completely eradicate the polio disease completely.

Overall, this artistic representation of Jonas Salk's discovery of the polio vaccine is a fascinating and creative way to commemorate a significant moment in history. Original size: 18x37.5

The winner of this auction will be able to order one high quality print framed or unframed at a size to be determined at the T Heritage Art Gallery in Santa Monica.  Costs for printing, framing and shipping to be the responsibility of the auction winner.

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