books0977: Chlorosis (c.1899). Sebastià Junyent (Spanish, 1865-1908). Oil on canvas. Mus
books0977: Chlorosis (c.1899). Sebastià Junyent (Spanish, 1865-1908). Oil on canvas. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Chlorosis is anemia caused by iron deficiency, especially in adolescent girls, causing a pale, faintly greenish complexion. It was a common diagnosis in the 19th century. “Victims of chlorosis were usually maidens in their middle teens.” -- source link