Gout Collection (#5)

Arthrosis of the hand, X-ray F006 / 4595
Coloured X-ray of the hand of a patient with arthrosis of the hands. particularly the saddle joint. Arthrosis is a degenerative joint disease that damages cartilage and bone

Arthrosis of the hand, X-ray F006 / 4598
Coloured X-ray of the hand of a patient with arthrosis, particularly the saddle joint. Arthrosis is a degenerative joint disease that damages cartilage and bone

Advertisement for Blairs Gout and Rheumatic Pills. Line engraving, English, 1898
AD: PATENT MEDICINE, 1898. Advertisement for Blairs Gout and Rheumatic Pills. Line engraving, English, 1898

English newspaper advertisement for St. Jacobs Oil, 1894
PATENT MEDICINE, 1894. English newspaper advertisement for St. Jacobs Oil, 1894

Natural Cause for Astonishment. Old Mopkins - Its enough to discourage a man
GOUT CARTOON, 19th CENTURY. Natural Cause for Astonishment. Old Mopkins - " Its enough to discourage a man. I ve cut myself down to four meals a day and a bottle of brandy

The Only Relief for the Gout. English engraved songsheet, c1770
GOUT, c1770. The Only Relief for the Gout. English engraved songsheet, c1770

English newspaper advertisement for Blairs Pills, for treating gout and rheumatism, 1898
PATENT MEDICINE, 1898. English newspaper advertisement for Blairs Pills, for treating gout and rheumatism, 1898

GOUT, 19th CENTURY. Joe and His Venerable Partner Talking Over Insurance Matters. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Colour plate, Art Gout Beaute, 1924

Decorative end papers, Art Gout Beaute, 1929
Decorative end papers in pink, purple and silver, Art Gout Beaute, 1929. 1929

Fabric design, Art Gout Beaute, 1929
Fabric design for a crepe de chine small flowered print in yellow, brown, grey and cream on a black background, Art Gout Beaute, 1929. 1929

Gout joint inflammation
Gout. Computer artwork of red blood cells and crystals (yellow) of uric acid, with feet affected by gout. The swelling (red) on each large toe is known as a tophus

Gout. Artwork of the bones of a foot, showing a tophus (swelling) due to gout. Gout is a metabolic disorder in which crystals of uric acid (magnified at upper right) precipitate in a joint

Artwork of gout: tophus at base of the big toe
Tophus due to gout. Artwork of the bones of a foot, showing a tophus (swelling) due to gout. At upper left, the tophus is seen at the base of the big toe. The area is red and inflamed

Coloured X-ray of hand in gouty arthritis
Gouty hand. Coloured X-ray image of the hands of a patient suffering from gout. The joints between individual bones are clearly swollen and arthritis has caused bone erosion in several finger joints

Gout complications, satirical artwork
Gout complications. Satirical artwork titled: The Burden of Wealth. The overweight man being wheeled around in a chair is intended to illustrate the health problems associated with wealth

Gout and the Spider, allegorical artwork
Gout and the Spider. Artwork illustrating the fable of Gout and the Spider, as told by the French poet and author Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)

Gout, 18th-century caricature

Red wine and gout, artwork
Red wine and gout, conceptual computer artwork. Crystals of uric acid (yellow) amongst glasses of red wine. Gout is a condition in which uric acid crystals are deposited inside joints

Knuckle pain, conceptual artwork
Knuckle pain. Conceptual computer artwork showing pain (represented as the red areas) in the knuckles of a hand. The bones (white) of the hand are shown within an outline (blue)

Gouty foot, X-ray
Coloured X-ray (top view) of the foot of a patient, showing the big toe affected by gout (gouty arthritis). Gout is a metabolic disease in which uric acid crystals are deposited in joints

Uric acid molecule
Uric acid. Molecular model of uric acid, a waste compound that is produced during the digestion of purine-rich foods such as meat and fish

Medical / Ailments / Gout
A man with gout wears a long house coat, matching soft hat and one pointed slipper. The boys and the farmer wear country clothes albeit of different social classes

A Cure for Gout
The waistcoat pocket remedy for gout

Electric Light Bath
An electric light bath in the Bilz Sanatorium, Berlin. " The copious perspiration promotes increased assimilation efficacious in cases of gout asthma, etc." Early sunbed ?

Gout Symptoms on Hand
A close-up view of blisters on a gout sufferers hand

Physiologie Du Gout 1925
Frontispiece and title page of Physiology of Taste by Brillat Savarin. A book about gastronomy dedicated to Parisian gourmets

Doctor Johnson Eating
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON Caricatured with Boswell as a pair of gourmands

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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.