Taking physick

Taking physick

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Gillray, James, 1756-1815 artist
Publication:
[London] : Publishd ... by H. Humphrey, 1800
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Genre(s):
Caricature
Abstract:
A dishevelled man wearing a cap stands in front of a fireplace and holds a cup and a bottle in either hand. On the mantel are other bottles of medications. The man grimaces as he raises the cup.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : image 33 x 21 cm., on mount 38 x 25 cm.
Provenance:
Gift; William H. Helfand; 2003; 03-75.
Technique:
etching, black and white
NLM Unique ID:
101455787 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C05440
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101455787