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Title |
An Alchemist's Laboratory |
Object Name |
Painting |
Object ID |
FA 2000.003.016 |
Description |
A bearded alchemist in a monk-like robe studies an open text on his lap. Beside him, an open furnace provides a warm orange glow of leaping flames and a thin trail of rising smoke. Glass distillation vessels, bottles and vials rest on a nearby table. |
Artist |
Muller, Karl Friedrich |
Date |
1800s |
Dimensions |
H-6 W-8 inches |
Material |
Oil Paint, Canvas |
Medium |
Painting |
Collection |
Eddleman Collection |
Search Terms |
Alchemy Alchemists Painting Nineteenth century Portraits Workshops |
Provenance |
Jackie King, London. Nov. 11, 1987. |