“La Toilette”. When a doctor becomes a painter: Frederic Bazille

Abstract

Purpose: To find endocrinological disturbances in impressionism. Patients and methods: Analysis of “La Toilette” painting of Frederice Bazille. Results: We present a masterpiece work of Frederic Bazille “La Toilette” where a large goiter is visible. Short description of Bazille’s life and painting is included. Conclusion: Despite of unique painting technique, thyroid disorders are visible even in impressionism.