This is quick work done on a toned paper, 19×13, using charcoal pencils and white chalks. I may not darken the suit, since that could distract the rest of the composition. I placed more emphasis on the face , tie, and his hand.
Unfortunately, despite Bovie’s important contribution to Sciences, only three photographs were available and they were not the best as references. Nevertheless, I decided to work on this man who contributed so much especially on the field of Surgery. He invented the electric cautery which is used to coagulate and cut tissues.
Bovie taught or conducted research at Harvard University, Northwestern University, Jackson Laboratory and Colby College. The first use of an electrosurgical generator or electric cautery in an operating room occurred on October 1, 1926 at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston,Massachusetts. The operation—removal of a mass from a patient’s head—was performed by Harvey Cushing.
Today, this is one of the most important tools that surgeons use daily. The original design have been improved to the point that it is being used in Hospitals and Medical offices. He sold the patent for only one dollar.