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An alchemist standing before a board illustrated with diagrams, lecturing to a crowd on the elixir of life. Wood engraving, 1852-3, after D. Scott.
Wellcome Collection

An alchemist standing before a board illustrated with diagrams, lecturing to a crowd on the elixir of life. Wood engraving, 1852-3, after D. Scott.

David Scott · 1852

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Lettering: The alchemist lecturing on the elixir of life. From the picture in the possession of Sir. J.G. Craig Bart. Art Union of Glasgow 1852-3

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