The Last Drop

Collection:: Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:: London: M. Darley, May 11, 1773
Language(s):: English
Format:: Still image
Subject(s):: Death
Genre(s):: Caricatures
Abstract:: A man tilting and drinking from a punch bowl; the figure of Death stands behind him with one hand on his shoulder and ready to drive an arrow into his head. At Death's feet is an hour-glass with the top half empty. A wine glass and a pipe are on table.
Copyright:: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:: 1 print : 27 x 20 cm.
Technique:: engraving
NLM Unique ID:: 101393537 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:: A021882
Permanent Link:: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393537

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