A grimacing invalid seated before a bowl having received an emetic, another man clasps his head compassionately. Etching by J. Gillray, 1804, after J. Sneyd.

Selected images from this work

[London] (St James's Street) : H. Humphrey, 28 January 1804.

1 print : etching ; platemark 26.3 x 20.2 cm

Gentle emetic.

One of a set of studies in facial expression, all with the same imprint

Bears number top right: 482

The original is described in: British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. VIII, London 1947, no. 10304

Wellcome Collection 12040i

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