The consultation [graphic]Alken, Samuel, 1756-1815, printmaker[approximately 1790]eng"Six doughty doctors standing together in discussion, wearing wigs, tailcoats and carrying tricorne hats and walking canes; one at left thoughtfully taps his mouth with the handle of his cane, one at centre, seen from behind, holds his hat behind his back in both hands, a sword at his side; another at right leans forward solidly, resting his folded arms on his cane."--British Museum online catalogueTitle etched below image.Probably a later state of the plate, with additional aquatint shading added. For a probable earlier state with the imprint "London, Pubd. Septr. 1785 by S. Alken ....", see Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession no.: 59.533.100.Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1943,1113.254.Sheet trimmed within plate mark with possible loss of imprint from lower edge.Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Consultation.