'A sudden call, or one of the corporation summoned from his favorite amusement', an etching published by Fores, 1799. Death in the form of a skel

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'A sudden call, or one of the corporation summoned from his favorite amusement', an etching published by Fores, 1799. Death in the form of a skeleton visits a parish official as he begins a sumptuous meal. He already suffers from gout in his left foot. Gout has traditionally been associated with \excessive living\", in particular overeating & overdrinking, & it is more common amongst men."

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Keywords: arthritis, caricature, condition, death, disease, disorder, foot, gluttony, gourmet, gout, gouty, healthcare, historical, history, image, medical, medicine, visiting, visits