Gout Collection (#3)

State Physicians Bleeding John Bull to Death!!, 1816 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562148 State Physicians Bleeding John Bull to Death!!, 1816 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Longley, age 44, weight 42 stone, the heaviest man in Britain (colour litho)
3656292 Thomas Longley, age 44, weight 42 stone, the heaviest man in Britain (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Longley, age 44, weight 42 stone)

Origin of the Gout, ca. 1810. Creator: Unknown
Origin of the Gout, ca. 1810

Acute Pain (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

What are You Laughing at? To the Victor Belong the Spoils (from Harpers Weekly), November 25, 1871

Falstaffs Wedding Night, October 1807. October 1807. Creator: Nicolaus Heideloff
Falstaffs Wedding Night, October 1807

Sportsmans Hall, or Fox-Hunters Relaxing, 1806. 1806. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Sportsmans Hall, or Fox-Hunters Relaxing, 1806

Sportsmans Hall, or Fox-Hunters Relaxing, 1812. 1812. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Sportsmans Hall, or Fox-Hunters Relaxing, 1812

Tithe Pig, January 1, 1790. January 1, 1790. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Tithe Pig, January 1, 1790

Acute Pain, 1800. 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Acute Pain, 1800

Lieutenant Bowling pleading the cause of young Rory to his Grandfather, May 12, 1800

Quae Genus Discovers His Father, from The History of Johnny Quae Genus, The Li
Quae Genus Discovers His Father, from " The History of Johnny Quae Genus, The Little Foundling of the Late Doctor Syntax", January 1, 1822

Quae Genus Turned out of a House Which He Mistakes for His Own, from The Hist
Quae Genus Turned out of a House Which He Mistakes for His Own, from " The History of Johnny Quae Genus, The Little Foundling of the Late Doctor Syntax", February 1, 1822

Quae Genus Reading to Sir Jeffery Gourmand, from The History of Johnny Quae Genu
Quae Genus Reading to Sir Jeffery Gourmand, from " The History of Johnny Quae Genus, The Little Foundling of the Late Doctor Syntax", March 1, 1822

Vicar & Moses, 1786. 1786. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Vicar & Moses, 1786

Comforts of Bath, Plate 11, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 11, January 6, 1798

The Chamber of Taste, ca. 1785. ca. 1785. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Chamber of Taste, ca. 1785

Vicar & Moses, April 1, 1786. April 1, 1786. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Vicar & Moses, April 1, 1786

A Visit to the Uncle, December 20, 1794. December 20, 1794
A Visit to the Uncle, December 20, 1794

How d ye do?, April 10, 1792. April 10, 1792. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
How d ye do?, April 10, 1792

Betting [The Betting Post], January 1, 1799. January 1, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Betting [The Betting Post], January 1, 1799

Comforts of Bath, Plate 6, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 6, January 6, 1798

Comforts of Bath, Plate 9, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 9, January 6, 1798

The Comforts of Bath and Public Breakfast, 1780-1827. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Comforts of Bath and Public Breakfast, 1780-1827

Bath Races, November 20, 1810. November 20, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Bath Races, November 20, 1810

The Comforts of High Living, December 16, 1794. December 16, 1794. Creator: Unknown
The Comforts of High Living, December 16, 1794

The Consultation, or Last Hope, June 30, 1808. June 30, 1808. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Consultation, or Last Hope, June 30, 1808

Comforts of Bath, Plate 8, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 8, January 6, 1798

Comforts of Bath, Plate 1, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 1, January 6, 1798

Comforts of Bath, Plate 4, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 4, January 6, 1798

Comforts of Bath, Plate 12, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 12, January 6, 1798

The Five Senses: The Sense of Taste, after Philippe Mercier (1689-1760) (oil on canvas)
BAL4880 The Five Senses: The Sense of Taste, after Philippe Mercier (1689-1760) (oil on canvas) by French School; Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; French, out of copyright

Anacreonticks in full Song, 1801. Artist: James Gillray
Anacreonticks in full Song, 1801. A scene of drunkenness and excess; the man in the foreground smoking a pipe has extremely swollen legs, a result of gout, associated with heavy drinking

Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Society, London, 1826. Artist: George Cruikshank
Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Society, London, 1826. An unusual exhibition in the Great Room of the Horticultural Society in Lower Regent Street, Westminster, London

The aldermans dinner, 1775. An obese alderman eats gluttonously; his slimmer companion, bent over a plate, evidently suffers from gout as his bandaged foot rests on a cushion

The Gout, 1835
The Gout, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)

An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding, 1827. Artist: G Hunt
An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding, 1827. A man suffering from gout, sittting at a table laden with food and drink

The Enthusiast (?The Gouty Angler?), 1850. Artist: HG Beckwith
The Enthusiast (?The Gouty Angler?), 1850. After Theodore Lane (1800?1828)

An Appearance of Airiness, 1930. Artist: Gordon Ross
An Appearance of Airiness, 1930. From The Studio Volume 99. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1930]

Comforts of Bath: The Games, or Assembly with Card Players, 1798. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath: The Games, or Assembly with Card Players, 1798. The smart set enjoying the season at Bath, home of the famous Roman baths and Pump Room

The Sick Goose and the Council of Health, 19th century. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Sick Goose and the Council of Health, 19th century. Satire on quack doctors and their patent medicines

Gout crystals. Polarised light micrograph of uric acid crystals in the synovial fluid (a lubricating liquid in joints) from a patient with gout

Rocaille cartouche Premier Sixieme Livre Suitte
Rocaille cartouche Premier [-Sixieme] Livre [Suitte] de Desseins [Lecons d Ornemens] au [dans le gout du] crayon (series title), Numbered top 3, rocaille ornament, ornament, cartouche

Le bouclier d Achille d apre la description
Le bouclier d Achille d apres la description d Homere, Le Jupiter olympien: ou L art de la sculpture antique considere sous un nouveau point de vue; ouvrage qui comprend un essai sur le gout de la

Fuite en Egypte dans le Gout d Elzheimer Bisson Freres
Fuite en Egypte, dans le Gout d Elzheimer; Bisson Freres (French, active 1840 - 1864); Paris, France; 1858; Salted paper print; 21.8 x 28.4 cm (8 9, 16 x 11 3, 16 in.)

Saint Jerome dans le Gout d Albert Durer Bisson Freres
Saint Jerome dans le Gout d Albert Durer; Bisson Freres (French, active 1840 - 1864); Paris, France; 1858; Salted paper print; 25.9 x 21 cm (10 3, 16 x 8 1, 4 in.)

Special Pleaders in the Court of Requests, May 28, 1802. May 28, 1802
Special Pleaders in the Court of Requests, May 28, 1802

Le Salon du Gout Francais at the Palais de Glace, Paris, 1922 Date: 1920s

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"Gout: A Historical Perspective on the Painful Affliction" Gout, a condition characterized by excruciating joint pain and inflammation, has plagued humanity for centuries. From artistic depictions to medical treatments, it has left its mark on various aspects of society throughout history. In the world of art, James Gillray's etching "The Gout" from 1799 stands as a vivid portrayal of the suffering endured by those afflicted with this ailment. Similarly, the fabric design "Art Gout Beaute" in 1924 showcases how even fashion was influenced by gout. Not limited to visual arts alone, gout found its way into literature as well. The satirical print titled "Gout Devil Bites 1799" humorously captures the torment experienced by individuals battling this condition. Meanwhile, Bunbury's depiction aptly named "Gout (Bunbury)" adds another layer to understanding how gout impacted popular culture during that time. Transportation also became intertwined with gout through works like "Fashionable Passengers, " highlighting how even traveling was not spared from this painful affliction. Furthermore, decorative end papers featured in Art Gout Beaute's collection from 1924 demonstrate how diverse mediums were used to depict and discuss this prevalent issue. Interestingly enough, fishing became an activity associated with managing or coping with gout as seen in "Gout Man Fishes at Home. " This suggests that people sought solace and relief amidst their struggles with this debilitating condition. Even political cartoons did not shy away from addressing gouts' impact on society. In John Bull's comforts depicted in "The Modern Job. Or John Bull and his Comforts. " from 1816 reveals how it affected everyday life during that era. Beyond art and politics lies medicine; Mr. Vernon-Ward's Treatment Salons offered hope for those seeking remedies for their agonizing symptoms.