John James Chalon, 1778–1854, French, active in Britain
Title:
Gil Blas, While Practising Medicine under Dr. Sangrado, Encounters Dr. Cuchillo at the Bedside of the Grocer
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and brown wash on slightly textured, moderately thick, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 13/16 × 16 1/8 inches (32.5 × 41 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on mount in brown wash, lower center: "Gil Blas while practising medecine under Doctor Sangrado encocuntering the | Doctor Cuchillo | 'Je suis d'avis, lui repondis-je, qu'on le saigne tous les jours et qu'on lui fasse boire de b'eau | chaude abondamment' | Gil Blas"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection