The pic-nic orchestra ; The cow-pock
- Collection:
- Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
- Author(s):
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist
- Publication:
- [London] : Pubd. April 23d 1802 by H. Humphrey St. James's Street, [1802]
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Still image
- Subject(s):
- Obesity Famous Persons Music England
- Genre(s):
- Caricatures Pictorial Works
- Abstract:
- Caricature of The Pic-nic Society, a group of fashionables who performed exclusive entertainments. In this satire, four musical members of the society, including the central figure of the obese Lady Buckinghamshire, are shown playing various instruments.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
- Extent:
- 1 print : 27 x 37 cm.
- Provenance:
- Gift; William H. Helfand; 2003; 03-75.
- Technique:
- stipple engraving and etching, black and white
- NLM Unique ID:
- 101455846 (See catalog record)
- NLM Image ID:
- C05443
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101455846