C. 1800 Oversized Engraving on Laid: Chemisty crepe paper doll on the back

on the back

oil on canvas covered board

8 7/8" x 7" x 3/4" when closed

blank on the reverse

and so Victorian

C. 1800 Oversized Engraving on Laid: Chemisty crepe paper doll on the backOne of three engravings I am listing, c. 1800 or perhaps a little earilier, all from the same volume, which I have not identified. This one I love for the curvaceous shapes of those vessels, many quite biomorphic, and together making chemistry seem pretty sexy! Good words too: Pellican, Ingot, Muffle, Crucible, Retort, Receiver, etc. 16 1 4 x 9 1 4. Very good antique condition, no tears or creases, just some age toning mostly around the edges of the