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It was Watson who arranged with the Greek Ambassador HE Monsieur Basile Mostras that the college gavel be carved from a piece of wood from an ancient plane tree on the Isle of Kos under which Hippocrates is alleged to have taught.
Dr Watson is shown three-quarter length, seated, in grey suit and robes, holding a gavel with a silver birch in the background.
Royal College of General Practitioners
London
Title
George Ian Watson, OBE, President of the Royal College of General Practitioners (1970–1972)
Date
1972
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 99 x W 74 cm
Accession number
ARTUK031
Acquisition method
commissioned
Work type
Painting