Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
Les bigarrures de l'Esprit humain |
Object Name |
Engraving |
Object ID |
FA 2000.001.231 |
Description |
Les Bigarrures de l'Esprit humain. A satirical lithograph of the alchemist/scientist in his laboratory. Illustration? The caption reads: "Ma fortune est fait! j'ai trouve une poudre a canon impermeable et incombustible." [Translation: My fortune is made! I have found a waterproof and incombustible gunpowder.] |
Artist 2 |
Bourdet |
Dimensions |
H-6 W-7.5 inches |
Material |
Paper, Ink |
Medium |
Engraving |
Collection |
Fisher Collection |
Search Terms |
Alchemists--Caricatures and cartoons Laboratories Satire Scientists--Caricatures and cartoons Lithography |