A bare foot, inflamed and hideously swollen, rests on a cushion. The demon of gout, snorting fire, spreads himself over the affected part, digging in barbed fangs and sharp teeth. His barbed and serrated tail waves above him. 14 may 1799
hand-coloured etching and aquatint. Date: 1799. Dimensions: Height: 260 mm; Width: 355 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. The Gout (BM 1851,0901.980 1)
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