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

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<p>The physicians are identified as Sir W. Farquar (kneeling in front); J. Ware (wearing spectacles); R. Pearson (presenting the address with Farquar); Sir G. Baker (bowing low behind Farquar); M. Garthshore or alternatively Sir William Knighton  (standing at right); G.Pearson (the agitated man in the centre of the group); T. Beddoes (back left); W. Falconer (right of Beddoes); Sir George Smith Gibbes (extreme right). The figure of influenza is represented as a French visitor to England.</p>

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

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