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A quack doctor treating a patient

David Henry Friston, 1853–1869

The painting depicts a 'quack' doctor attempting to cure a patient by means of a Cylinder Electrostatic or Friction Machine. The machine was made during latter half of the 19th century and used by 'quacks' for curing mental diseases of all kinds.

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Title of artwork, date

A quack doctor treating a patient, 1853–1869

Date supported

1979

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

64 x 88 cm

Grant

750

Total cost

3000

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