 It was cast from a model made by the sculptor John Paulding and then painted by Rudolph F. Ingerle, the entire work measuring in length, in height, and in depth.Publicity stated that ""The Doctor" impressively emphasizes the ideal relationship between physician and patient - 'The Human Touch'".As late as 1951, the painting was used in advertising for Wyeth pharmaceuticals, which repeated the story that Queen Victoria commissioned it, adding