The Doctor
1896
oil
From the collection of National Gallery
1896
oil
From the collection of National Gallery
The Doctor is a painting by Luke Fildes. It's an oil paint work from 1891. The painting depicts a Victorian physician observing a child's illness. This scene has been used to show the values of a good doctor and the problems with the medical profession at the time. You can learn more about the artist who created this work, Luke Fildes.