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William Saunders (1743–1817) was the son of Dr James Saunders, an eminent physician at Banff, in the north of Scotland. He received his medical education at Edinburgh, where he obtained the notice and friendship of Dr Cullen. He took his degree of Doctor of Medicine in that university in 1765 and then settled in London. Saunders’ inaugural exercise gave ample proof of his attainments as a chemist, a circumstance which served probably to introduce him to Sir George Baker, who was then investigating the whole subject of Devonshire colic, and was assisted by Dr Saunders in the chemical experiments necessary to the inquiry. He was admitted a Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians on 26 June 1769; and on 6 May 1770 was elected, chiefly through the influence of Sir George Baker, physician to Guy’s hospital.
Royal College of Physicians, London
London
Title
William Saunders (1743–1817)
Date
1809
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 127.6 x W 102.2 cm
Accession number
X370
Acquisition method
gift from John J. Saunders
Work type
Painting
