An obese doctor wearing a top hat takes the pulse of a seated healthy-looking woman wearing Grecian robes. By her side is a shield inscribed "Assemblée Nationale".
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Chez Aubert & Cie., Pl. de la Bourse 29 and Imp. Ch. Trinocq Cour des Miracles 9.
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Name):
Véron, Louis Désiré, 1798-1867.
Subject (Topic):
History, Politics and government, Physical diagnosis, Pulse, Physicians, Sick persons, and Shields
"A consultation of doctors in a gouty patient's bedroom. Three doctors inspect the patient, two others in the background take refreshment attended by a servant. The nurse sleeps in a chair."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Januy. 6th, 1798, by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly, corner of Sackville Street
Subject (Geographic):
Bath (England)
Subject (Name):
Anstey, Christopher, 1724-1805.
Subject (Topic):
Gout, Health resorts, Pulse, Physicians, Servants, Eating & drinking, and Obesity
