An obese physician pleased with the progress of his emaciated terminally ill patient. Coloured etching by T. Rowlandson, 1813?, after R. Newton.

  • Newton, Richard, 1777-1798.
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1813
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11218i
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An obese physician pleased with the progress of his emaciated terminally ill patient. Coloured etching by T. Rowlandson, 1813?, after R. Newton. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The doctor says: "My dear sir you look this morning the picture of health. I have nay doubt at my next visit I shall find you intirely cured of all your earthly infirmitys". An example of antiphrasis: appearing to say one thing while meaning the opposite

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[London] (111 Cheapside) : Thos. Tegg

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1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 24.6 x 35 cm

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A going! A going! R. Newton del. ; Rowlandson sc. The patient holds a sheet with the words: "Prescriptions, bolus & blisters" Bears number: 291

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British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. IX, London 1949, no. 12152

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Wellcome Collection 11218i

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