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George Johnson (1818–1896) was an authority on kidney diseases and cholera, earning him the nicknames, ‘Kidney Johnson’, and ‘Castor Oil Johnson’ – referring to his treatment for cholera cases. He was the first resident medical tutor at King’s College Hospital and held many appointments there, as well as a number of offices at the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). Johnson was outspoken and somewhat arrogant, and on one occasion had to have a quarrel with a colleague settled by the RCP. The plaque on the frame informs us that this portrait was presented to the sitter by his colleagues and pupils at King’s College.

Royal College of Physicians, London

London

Title

Sir George Johnson (1818–1896)

Date

1888

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 96.5 x W 78.7 cm

Accession number

X26

Acquisition method

bequeathed by Edward Middleton Johnson, 1948

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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Artist or maker

Frank Holl

1845–1888

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