A view from St. Aldate's Oxford [graphic]

Description

Creator

Contributor

Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, artist, publisher.
Clements C. Fry Collection of Medical Prints and Drawings (Medical Historical Library, Yale University).

Published / Created

[January 1808]

Publication Place

London

Publisher

Robert Dighton

Abstract

"Representation of Dr Grosvenor in smart attire, walking to the left whilst clutching the glove of his right hand in his left hand. He wears black boots, a blue, double-breasted over-coat, and a black hat, and is accompanied by a white dog."--British Museum online catalogue

"Grosvenor (1742-1823), who became the most noted practical surgeon in Oxford, was admitted to the priviliges of the University in 1768, as 'chirurgus'. On the death of the University Printer in 1795 he became chief proprietor and editor of the Oxford Journal."--British Museum catalogue

Description

Title etched below image.
Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Surgeons -- Oxford University -- Oxford Journal.
Leaf 33 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton.
Figure identified as "Dr. Grovernor" in pencil in lower left corner of sheet.

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