Two young children who have been left to look after a baby in a crib. Engraving by H. Lemon, 1870, after W. Hemsley.

The young dentist. Oil painting by William Hemsley.

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Hemsley, William, 1819-1906.

Images from the collections

Images by Hemsley, William, 1819-1906.

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The young dentist. Oil painting by William Hemsley.

Two young children who have been left to look after a baby in a crib. Engraving by H. Lemon, 1870, after W. Hemsley.