A gouty man startled by death; represented as a skeletal figure wielding an arrow. Mezzotint, 1794.

Date:
12 May 1794
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10737i
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A gouty man startled by death; represented as a skeletal figure wielding an arrow. Mezzotint, 1794. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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London (53 Fleet Street) : Laurie & Whittle, 12 May 1794.

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1 print : mezzotint ; platemark 35 x 25 cm

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The bad man at the hour of death. Lo, to what end a life of luxury brings! The gout's accute & death's accuter stings! Mispent his time, the sinner dreads to die, and fain he would the King of Terrors fly.

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Not found in: British Museum Catalogue of political and personal satires, London 1870-1954

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Wellcome Collection 10737i

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