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"A Theatrical Chymist". A nonymous etching representing Charles John Kean.
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"A Theatrical Chymist". A nonymous etching representing Charles John Kean.

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Lettering: A theatrical chymist. Lettering on the retort/alembic: "Ignorance Impertinence Coxcomity Misconception Raving Ranting Grinning. Snarling Tortured attitudes Envy. Detraction". Lettering on the furnace; "Academy". Holman emits the word "puff" from his mouth and his backside, and is accompanied by papers inscribed with the names of his roles: Mackbeth, Timon, Benidict, Werter, Richard, Hamlet. The bellows used to heat the furnace is inscribed: Morning post.

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