Description
This is a lithograph engraving of John Hunter (1728-93), a portrait of a giant in the world of medicine. The Hunterian Society of London is named in his honour. Talking of giants, the bones at upper right are those of an Irish giant named Charles Byrne. Captions: Painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds Engraved by G. H. Adcock John Hunter (Signature) Fisher, Son & Co. London 1845 Credit: Engraved by G.H. Adcock, from 'National Portrait Gallery, volume V', published in 1845 John Hunter had strong connections with St. George's Hospital, Tooting, London.