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Pelham Warren (1777–1835)

Image credit: Royal College of Physicians, London

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Pelham Warren (1777–1835) ran one of the largest independent physician practices in London in the early nineteenth century. Although a very competent physician, he was described rather colourfully in the December 1835 edition of the 'London Medical Gazette': ‘His manners were peculiar and not always pleasing, being generally cold and sometimes abrupt. He took a prodigious quantity of snuff, and was plain and untidy in his dress.’

Warren was the ninth son of Richard Warren, physician to George III. He was known as an accurate observer of disease and an accomplished classical scholar. The portrait was painted by the English landscape painter John Linnell. It is one of at least three versions, which still exist; another can also be seen at the Royal College of Physicians.

Royal College of Physicians, London

London

Title

Pelham Warren (1777–1835)

Date

1835

Medium

oil on panel

Measurements

H 38.1 x W 29.9 cm

Accession number

X363

Acquisition method

purchased from Mrs Warren-Codrington, 1949

Work type

Painting

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