A dentist (Uncle Sam) about to extract a tooth from a patient (Kaiser Wilhem II); representing America's successful involvement in the First world war. Pen drawing by P. Forbes-Robertson, 1918.

1918.

1 drawing : pen and ink ; border 35.2 x 24.7 cm

Philippe Forbes-Robertson. 1918. Lettering is on the reverse of the drawing and reads: The American dentist. Dentist. "Sir your wisdom teeth are rotten." His all highest. "What do I care, as long as my canine teeth are sound." Dentist. " I am afraid they too show signs of decay."

The artist's name and address are inscribed on the reverse: Philippe Forbes-Robertson, 48, Hogarth Road, Earls Court, SW5. Philippe Forbes-Robertson was the son of the artists Eric Forbes-Robertson (1865-1935) and Janina Flamm (1877-1922); he was the nephew of the actor and artist Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson

Wellcome Collection 15814i