A man in the foreground conducts an alchemical experiment with an alembic; in the background a female figure representing the world looks at a chemist, who prepares an oxygen experiment with a glass jar and a candle; representing the historical transition from alchemy to chemistry. Stipple engraving by J. Chapman, 1805, after R. Corbould.
- Corbould, Richard, 1757-1831.
- Date:
- 27 July 1805
- Reference:
- 37371i
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London : J. Wilkes, 27 July 1805.
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1 print : stipple engraving ; image 22.2 x 17.6 cm
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Chemistry. R. Corbould del. J. Chapman sc.
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Wellcome Collection 37371i
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