Justus von Liebig and eight others seated in a committee. Gouache drawing.

Date:
[1870?]
Reference:
563884i
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In the background, a library, maps, astronomic charts etc. The choice of wall-charts include a map of central and south America, the study of which in 1799-1805 brought fame to Alexander von Humboldt. Another wall-chart shows the course of the planets, a subject also studied by Humboldt. Consequently, Dr Klaus Judel has suggested (18 August 2003) that the present picture might be a celebration of Humboldt's birthday, possibly in 1856 or 1857. Dr Judel identifies on the right Robert Bunsen (1811-1899), professor of chemistry and physics at Heidelberg

Publication/Creation

[1870?]

Physical description

1 drawing : gouache in grisaille on paper ; 13.5 x 24.9 cm

Reference

Wellcome Collection 563884i

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