George Rodger
(Hale, England, 1908 - 1995, Smarden, England)
"Killing the Curse of Africa - Sleeping Sickness" (preparing Antrycide solution)
April 30, 1949
Gelatin silver print
7 1/2 x 8 5/16 in. (19.1 x 21.1 cm)
Collection of the Akron Art Museum
Gift of Mark Reichman
2006.280
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Caption labels: "Killing the Curse of Africa - Sleeping sickness. Pix by George Rodger of 'Magum'. Antrycide, a new wonder drug saves the lives of African cattle and may be the means of bringing more beef to the tables of Britain." "Antrycide in Sudan 22-21-2: Sudanese stockmen under the supervision of the veterinary inspector preparing Antrycide solution in the field"
Keywords
AfricaDocumentary
Gelatin Silver
Black and White
Photography