A chemist and his assistant as "puffers" heating a substance in a retort; representing a theatre critic who "puffs" the actor Joseph Holman at the bidding of his editor. Etching attributed to T. Rowlandson, ca. 1786.

  • Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827.
Date:
[1786?]
Reference:
2477063i
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: A chemist and his assistant as "puffers" heating a substance in a retort; representing a theatre critic who "puffs" the actor Joseph Holman at the bidding of his editor. Etching attributed to T. Rowlandson, ca. 1786. Wellcome Collection. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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