Phlebotomising John Bull

Phlebotomising John Bull

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Sharpshooter, fl.1829-1831, artist
Contributor(s):
Longshanks, artist
Publication:
London: S. Gans, March 8, 1830
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Bloodletting
Famous Persons
Injections
Politics
United Kingdom
Genre(s):
Caricature
Abstract:
First Duke of Wellington, King George IV, and Sir Robert Peel, depicted as doctors, prepare to bleed and dose a faint and failing John Bull, slumped in a chair before a table.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 26 x 37 cm.
Technique:
etching, color
NLM Unique ID:
101393415 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021789
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393415