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The Dissolution: or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist
Publication:
[London] : H. Humphrey, May 21, 1796
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Alchemy
Equipment and Supplies
Politics
United Kingdom
Genre(s):
Caricatures
Abstract:
Political caricature: a man is sitting before a furnace working a bellows and intent on heating the contents of a large glass retort; whereas the background paraphernalia is that of an alchemists shop, the content of the retort is entirely political.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 39 x 28 cm.
Technique:
etching
NLM Unique ID:
101393181 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021543
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393181