An alchemist in a long robe standing reading above an open chest of books which he has rifled through; a large vaulted hall surrounds him, littered with alchemical apparatus. Pen and pencil drawing by J. Nasmyth, 1854.
- Nasmyth, James, 1808-1890.
- Date:
- 1854
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- 37578i
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1854.
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1 drawing : pen and ink with pencil and wash ; image 22 x 32.3 cm
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The alchimist in difficulty. ; Jas. Nasmyth del.
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The Wellcome Library also holds two prints after this design, one of which is a direct copy. It bears the lettering "The alchemist. James Nasmyth Aug 12 1854"
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Wellcome Collection 37578i
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