"The convalescent sits full face behind a small dinner-table. He holds up a glass of wine with a smile of satisfaction, and is about to carve a bird. He wears his nightcap. Behind his chair stands a stout footman in livery, smiling broadly."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker identified as Gillray and artist questionably identified as Sneyd in the British Museum catalogue., One of a set of Gillray prints of medical conditions that were apparent studies in facial expression., and Temporary local subject terms: Domestic service: Footman in Livery -- Table Settings -- Food: Fowl -- Convalescents -- Medical Procedures -- Dishes: Gravy Boat.
Publisher:
Publish'd Jany. 28th, 1804, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street, London
