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The receiver-general at work, or the dog at a bone

Unknown, 1829, Engraving
The receiver-general at work, or the dog at a bone
The receiver-general at work, or the dog at a bone
The receiver-general at work, or the dog at a bone
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21674
Title
The receiver-general at work, or the dog at a bone (Dr Robert Knox)
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A satirical image of the anatomist Robert Knox who is portrayed with the body of a dog. He is holding up the bones of a hand and forearm. He addresses the male students seated around him with the words "I will do just as I have done heretofore" and this is followed by the words Introductory Lecture, January. A cadaver lies of a table behind him covered by a sheet. The words "Drawn by Quintin Quizzical Esqr student" are also inscribed on the drawing.
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Date
1829
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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