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Sir William Browne (1692–1774) practiced medicine in Norfolk for 30 years before moving to London, where he became president of the Royal College of Physicians in 1726. He was eccentric, but earned a small fortune. Unfortunately his strong feelings, extraordinary garrulity and lack of discretion caused offence at the College, which at this time was in the middle of a violent dispute between the College and the licentiates (those holding a degree from the College). Browne was an energetic defender of the exclusive privileges of English universities, and published controversial pamphlets for which he was heavily criticised by his contemporaries. The actor and playwright Samuel Foote caricatured Browne on stage in a farce called 'The Devil on Two Sticks'.
Royal College of Physicians, London
London
Title
Sir William Browne (1692–1774)
Date
1767
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 241.3 x W 146.1 cm
Accession number
X71
Acquisition method
gift from the sitter, 1767
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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