A Sudden Call: or one of the Corporation, Summoned from his favorite Amusement

A Sudden Call: or one of the Corporation, Summoned from his favorite Amusement

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
[England] : S.W. Forbes, Oct. 21, 1799
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Gout
Death
Genre(s):
Caricature
Abstract:
A man with gouty foot is sitting at a table eating; he is being chocked by the figure of Death, who condemns him for his gluttony; another man, a servant, stands to the left, trembling and spilling wine from a newly opened bottle.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 39 x 29 cm.
Technique:
engraving, color
NLM Unique ID:
101393534 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021881
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393534