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King George III analysing the residue from a large glass retort containing a small figure; representing the English view of Napoleon. Coloured aquatint by T. West, 1803.

Physicians expressing their thanks to influenza. Coloured etching attributed to Temple West, 1803.

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West, Temple, approximately 1740-1783.

Images from the collections

Images by West, Temple, approximately 1740-1783.

Works from the collections

Physicians expressing their thanks to influenza. Coloured etching attributed to Temple West, 1803.

King George III analysing the residue from a large glass retort containing a small figure; representing the English view of Napoleon. Coloured aquatint by T. West, 1803.