Satirical engravings

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Title

Satirical engravings

Subject

Physician and patient
Satires (document genre)
Engravings (prints)
Caricatures
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830

Description

Physicians and the practice of medicine were common subjects for humorous illustrators and caricaturists in the early 19th century. Charles Williams, who worked for the London publisher and print seller, S. W. Fores, produced this set of four engravings dealing with physician-patient relations and the payment

Abstract

Four satirical engravings by Charles Williams concerning physician-patient relations

Creator

Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830

Date Created

1823, circa

Rights

The Harvard Medical Library does not hold copyright on all materials in this collection. For use information, consult Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu

Access Rights

Access to the original work depicted requires advance notice. Contact Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu for additional information

Is Part Of

Satiric Prints Collection (SA.S01.14-S01.17)

Format

image

Extent

4 engravings

Language

English

Provenance

Purchased for the Harvard Medical Library, 2008

Files

shropshire_bargain.jpg
medical_bill.jpg
medical_consultation.jpg
medical_marksman.jpg

Citation

Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, “Satirical engravings,” OnView, accessed April 18, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/13031.