An original monotone mounted (a) print portrait of John Hunter; paper print is attached to paper (b) matboard; drawing is in the engraved style depicting the seated subject in period attire leaning on a desk with an pen book of anatomical drawings.
An original monotone mounted (a) print portrait of John Hunter; paper print is attached to paper (b) matboard; drawing is in the engraved style depicting the seated subject in period attire leaning on a desk with an pen book of anatomical drawings.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - Size: Length 26.6 cm x Width 20.3 cm
b - Size: Length 29 cm x Width 21.6 cm
Provenance
Collected by Dr. A. A. Travill for Queen's Faculty of Medicine.
Printed on front: "Engraved by W. Holl // JOHN HUNTER // From a Picture by Sir Joshua Reynolds // in the Royal College of Surgeons, London // Under the Superintendance of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge // London, Published by Charles Knight, Pall Mall East"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2005
2005-1-5 Box 24
Condition Remarks
Faded photo and backing paper
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
Reference Comments
Website: Wikipedia
Research Facts
John Hunter (1728 - 1793) was a Scottish surgeon regarded as one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He was an early advocate of the application of rigorous scientific experimentation in medicine. Hunter was an excellent anatomist; his knowledge adn skill as a surgeon was based on sound anatomical background. Among his numerous contributions to medical science include: study of teeth and advancement of dentistry; extensive study of inflammation; some work on venereal diseases; understanding of the nature of digestion, and determining the role of the lymphatic system.
In the 1950 – 60s this portrait collection was compiled by Dr. Thomas Gibson, and later by Dr. Etherington, from old publications to create a historical medical gallery of pioneers of modern medical sciences for teaching medical students at Queen’s University, Kingston. Many of these prints do not indicate the date of the publication or source. Original prints are heavily glued to thick paper backing. Prints were framed at Kirkpatrick’s Art & Flower Store in Kingston, Ontario, as noted on the blue paper labels on the reverse.