A veteran soldier or sailor who has had all four limbs amputated comparing his lot with a fellow veteran who has lost only one leg; the latter reproaches him for his discontent. Lithograph by C.J. Grant, 1834.
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852.
- Date:
- April 26th 1834
- Reference:
- 589673i
- Part of:
- Grants oddities
- Pictures
About this work
Description
In the background, other veteran amputees outside a hospital inscribed "The helpless ward"
Publication/Creation
London (54 Leicester Squr.) : J. Kendrick, April 26th 1834.
Physical description
1 print : lithograph.
Series
Lettering
The way of the world. Ah! Messmate you are a happy fish ... Never contented. C.J. Grant invt del.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 589673i
Type/Technique
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores