French Generals retiring on account of their health: with Lepaux presiding in the Directorial Dispensary

French Generals retiring on account of their health: with Lepaux presiding in the Directorial Dispensary

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Gillray, James, 1756-1815 artist
Publication:
[London:] : H. Humphrey, June 20, 1799
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Equipment and Supplies
Quackery
Military Medicine
Toilet Facilities
Genre(s):
Caricature
Abstract:
A quack physician is sitting in a chair and holding up a retort; at right are several men in military uniforms; seated left are two men, also in uniform, one vomits into a pot, the other is sitting on a commode; an alligator hangs from the ceiling.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 25 x 36 cm.
Technique:
etching, color
NLM Unique ID:
101394128 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A024143
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101394128