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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D6052/1/4
TitleA Peep into Surgeons Hall
Date[1781]
DescriptionA man seated in a high-backed chair uses a long stick to point at a dissected cadaver. Around the table are seated twelve men, showing varying degrees of interest or revulsion.
One comments: "Oh horrible sight". Another remarks "What a store of knowledge". A third says: "It is amazing".
Extent1 item
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809) of London and Stanton by Dale, artist and writer
Further InformationOriginal Sketches from Life Etc Sketch 14th
Physical DescriptionPen and ink drawing. Size 256 x 199 mm.
CopiesA digital copy of this item is available to view on the public computers at the record office.
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