The gouty King George IV relaxing before nine portraits chronicling his past extravagant styles of dress; representing the King's attempt to withdraw from public ridicule. Coloured etching by W. Heath, 1824.

Criticisms on The diversions of Purley . In a letter to Horne Tooke, Esq. By I. Cassander.

1 print : etching, with watercolour ; image 21.3 x 33.3 cm

From Monday 5 October, all bags will be searched before entry to help keep Wellcome Collection safe and secure. Please allow extra time on arrival.

We're running paid user research studies to improve Wellcome Collection online

Archive collection level pages, plus the archive collection treatment on the work page and in search results.

The catalogue API's shortDescription is shown on the archive collection hero and in search results.

The four thematic browsing category pages (subjects, places, people & organisations, types & techniques) become accessible.

Subject sub-category pages become accessible, and the subjects category page gains a sub-category menu.