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1 print : line engraving and etching ; image 16.3 x 22.8 cm

A man suffering from dropsy dictating his will while a physician takes his pulse, he is surrounded by his wife and friends. Engraving.

On the left, a physician making a diagnosis from a urine flask turns away from the patient, and turns his right palm upwards as if to say "all is lost". A young man, a young woman and a woman with a bucket express agitation. Right, a surgeon with two assistants applies cupping glasses to the patient's back, while a third assistant comforts the patient. Right foreground, a seated woman bent over in despair

A surgeon applying the method of cupping to a man's back: they are surrounded by anxious family and friends. Etching by A. Fantuzzi, ca. 1542, after G. Romano.

Bible. N.T. Matthew 27.57-60; Mark 15.46; Luke 23.53. John 19.38-42. Joseph of Arimathaea is the Hebraic figure bearing Christ on the left. Mary Magdalene holds Christ's hand; Nicodemus holds his feet. The figure in the top centre may be John the Evangelist. No figure is readily identifiable as the Virgin, though there are three women

1 print : lithograph ; image 33.1 x 44.1 cm

Christ is laid into a tomb. Lithograph by M. Fanoli after E.R. Wehnert, 1849.

Savitri was the daughter of King Aswa-pati and wife of Satyavan. Satyavan was destined to die within a year of their marriage, but when the fatal day came, Savitri pleaded with Yama for her husband's life. So impressed was Yama of Savitri's devotion that he granted her three boons, but Savitri begged and followed Yama until he restored Satyavan to life

1 print : chromolithograph ; border 32.8 x 23.9 cm

Savitri pleading with Yama for her husband's life. Chromolithograph.

A French hospital for wounded soldiers, World War I: two nurses arguing and going to various places to cry. Colour lithograph after L. Ibels, 1916.

Coram is shown carrying the Royal Charter, granted in 1739, under his arm. Hogarth made the original drawing for this print which was used to head the subscription roll of the hospital

The Foundling Hospital: Captain Coram and several children, the latter carrying implements of work, a church and ships in the distance. Engraving by F. M. La Cave after W. Hogarth, 1739.

1 print : mezzotint, with watercolour ; platemark 69.9 x 50.4 cm

Hagar and Ishmael saved by an angel. Coloured mezzotint by R. Dunkarton, 1798, after J.S. Copley.

The drunkard's children

1 print : etching, with watercolour ; image 22 x 33.7 cm.

A convicted thief sits in prison with his distraught sister who has been acquitted. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1848, after himself.

1 print : stipple engraving ; platemark 30.1 x 23.7 cm

Mourners attending a burial where the coffin is about to be lowered into the ground. Stipple engraving by N. Schiavonetti after R. Westall, 1812.

1 print : etching, with white heightening ; image 21.5 x 33.5 cm.

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A man suffering from dropsy dictating his will while a physician takes his pulse, he is surrounded by his wife and friends. Engraving.

A surgeon applying the method of cupping to a man's back: they are surrounded by anxious family and friends. Etching by A. Fantuzzi, ca. 1542, after G. Romano.

Christ is laid into a tomb. Lithograph by M. Fanoli after E.R. Wehnert, 1849.

Savitri pleading with Yama for her husband's life. Chromolithograph.

A French hospital for wounded soldiers, World War I: two nurses arguing and going to various places to cry. Colour lithograph after L. Ibels, 1916.

The Foundling Hospital: Captain Coram and several children, the latter carrying implements of work, a church and ships in the distance. Engraving by F. M. La Cave after W. Hogarth, 1739.

Hagar and Ishmael saved by an angel. Coloured mezzotint by R. Dunkarton, 1798, after J.S. Copley.

A convicted thief sits in prison with his distraught sister who has been acquitted. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1848, after himself.

Mourners attending a burial where the coffin is about to be lowered into the ground. Stipple engraving by N. Schiavonetti after R. Westall, 1812.

A convicted thief stands on trial in a packed law court while his sister weeps. Etching by G. Cruikshank, 1848, after himself.

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A man suffering from dropsy dictating his will while a physician takes his pulse, he is surrounded by his wife and friends. Engraving.

A surgeon applying the method of cupping to a man's back: they are surrounded by anxious family and friends. Etching by A. Fantuzzi, ca. 1542, after G. Romano.

Christ is laid into a tomb. Lithograph by M. Fanoli after E.R. Wehnert, 1849.

Savitri pleading with Yama for her husband's life. Chromolithograph.

A French hospital for wounded soldiers, World War I: two nurses arguing and going to various places to cry. Colour lithograph after L. Ibels, 1916.

The Foundling Hospital: Captain Coram and several children, the latter carrying implements of work, a church and ships in the distance. Engraving by F. M. La Cave after W. Hogarth, 1739.

Hagar and Ishmael saved by an angel. Coloured mezzotint by R. Dunkarton, 1798, after J.S. Copley.

A convicted thief sits in prison with his distraught sister who has been acquitted. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1848, after himself.

Mourners attending a burial where the coffin is about to be lowered into the ground. Stipple engraving by N. Schiavonetti after R. Westall, 1812.

A convicted thief stands on trial in a packed law court while his sister weeps. Etching by G. Cruikshank, 1848, after himself.

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