Doctor Francis Willis
This subject shown here was both a phyician and rector of St. John's, Wapping. His innovative treatments for patients suffering from mental illness had some success, leading him to be called to attend George III in 1788, when the king began to show signs of madness. Willis's treatments would be considered harsh today, but were kinder than the norm during his own day. When the king recovered in 1789, Willis became much sought after.
Artwork Details
- Title: Doctor Francis Willis
- Artist: Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, Florence 1728–1815 Lisbon)
- Artist: After James Nixon (British, ca. 1741–1812)
- Publisher: Timbrell and Harding (London)
- Sitter: Francis Willis, D.D., M.D. (British, 1718–1807)
- Date: April 15, 1789
- Medium: Stipple engraving and etching, printed in brown ink; third state of four
- Dimensions: oval image: 4 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. (11.1 x 8.9 cm)
plate: 10 7/8 x 9 1/8 in. (27.6 x 23.2 cm)
sheet: 11 3/4 x 10 in. (29.8 x 25.4 cm) - Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
- Object Number: 17.3.756-2157
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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