A man trying to gain free advice from a doctor. Chalk drawing by J. MacWilson, 1910.

[8 June 1910]

1 drawing : chalk and charcoal ; border 35.5 x 25.5 cm

J Mac Wilson. Lettering is inscribed in pencil on the mount and reads: 'Guest, to medical man (with a view to getting advice on the cheap) "I hear you recomend fish as a reliable brain food, in what quantities would you advise me to take it at first." The doctor - "Oh, you had better start with a small whale."

The artist's address is inscribed on the verso of the print: "J Mac Wilson 89 Carleton Rd Tufnell Park, N."

Wellcome Collection 15737i