Work Type
Humorous pictures. Ink drawings.
Material
india ink over pencil ;
Measurements
sheet 25.7 x 17 cm
Description
1 drawing :
The artist shows sutures where the breasts have been removed. Three Bavarian passers-by are open-mouthed with…
An horrific omnium gatherum of the "heroic" medical and surgical treatments typical of establishment medicine around the time of the French Revolution. Two amputations are taking place. A friar holds a crucifix before the patient on the right. Near…
Contents
The family M.D. The obscene M.D. The obstetric M.D. who makes the diseases of women his particular study. The mesmeric M.D.
Lettering note
The central column is a nine point list of the principles of Morison's system. A similar version to…
1 print : aquatint with etching, with watercolour ; image 49.2 x 39 cm
Lettering
Lieu.t Gover.r Gall-stone, inspired by Alecto; or The birth of Minerva ...
References note
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. VI,…
1 photomechanical reproduction : lithograph, printed in colour ; image 27.3 x 21.2 cm
Lettering
L'assiette au beurre. Leurs domestiques ...
Lettering note
Lettering continues: Le docteur. -Ca ne fait rien, c'est Jean...il en a vu d'autres.…
1 print : wood engraving, with watercolour
Lettering
La Lune. ... Portrait authentique de Sallot dit casque de fer. D'apres une photographie communiquée par M. Francal, notre correspondant à Foix. And. Gill. Relief Marchandeux.
Lettering note
The…