The Consultation Or Last Hope

The Consultation Or Last Hope

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 artist
Publication:
[England] : R. Ackermann, 1808
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Aged
Gout
Physicians
Referral and Consultation
Death
Genre(s):
Caricature
Abstract:
An obese, gouty, old man is sitting in a chair attended to by several physicians, two of which are taking his pulse; another group of physicians sits by the fireplace enjoying tea.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 24 x 34 cm.
Technique:
etching
NLM Unique ID:
101393761 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A022056
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393761