Doctor Gruel 1771

Matthew Darly's 1771 etching, "Doctor Gruel," is a satirical caricature depicting a physician, perhaps Dr. Gruel himself, in profile with an exaggeratedly large nose, and wearing a long robe and powdered wig. The piece is part of a series of satirical prints, “A New Set of Prints for the Use of Doctors and Physicians,” by the English artist. The etching captures the fashion and social trends of the time, offering a humorous commentary on the medical profession.