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Archer was described as a humane, judicious and learned physician. In addition to medicine he studied literature and built a valuable library. He had inherited a small fortune and did not need to profit from his work, so he did not spend much time on private practice.
Royal College of Physicians, London
London
Title
Edward Archer (1717–1789)
Date
1782
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 243.8 x W 152.4 cm
Accession number
X68
Acquisition method
purchased at Christie's, 1905
Work type
Painting
Royal College of Physicians, London
11 St Andrew's Place, Regent's Park, London, Greater London NW1 4LE England
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