The Comforts of High Living

The Comforts of High Living

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 artist
Publication:
[England: , 179-]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Gout
Sexual Behavior
Abstract:
An overweight, gouty man wearing bed clothes is being carried by several servants; a young woman to the left is getting dressed; a chambermaid stands to the right holding a candle and a bed warming pan.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 16 x 21 cm.
Provenance:
Purchase; 1967.
Technique:
engraving, color
NLM Unique ID:
101393360 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021769
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393360