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William Heberden (1710–1801)

Image credit: Royal College of Physicians, London

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William Heberden (1710–1801) was a physician whose noteworthy papers concerned rheumatism, measles, chickenpox, and the hazards involved in drinking London pump-water. His last patient before his retirement was George III, whom he advised on his mental derangement. Heberden was deeply religious and had an unaffected manner. He was described by his contemporaries as ‘a tall, thin spare man’ with ‘a most clear and healthy countenance’.

Sir William Beechey was an English portrait painter who was favoured by the monarchy for his straightforward style.

Royal College of Physicians, London

London

Title

William Heberden (1710–1801)

Date

c.1796

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 74.9 x W 62.9 cm

Accession number

X30

Acquisition method

gift from Dr William Heberden, 1825

Work type

Painting

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