An eye in a star, the spokes of which divide the spectrum of colours; putti hold a prism, a telescope, a rod refracted in water, and a camera obscura; representing optics. Engraving by J. Chapman, 1820, after A.D. Macquin.

  • M'Quin, A. D. (Ange Denis), 1756-1823.
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January 1820
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25681i
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An eye in a star, the spokes of which divide the spectrum of colours; putti hold a prism, a telescope, a rod refracted in water, and a camera obscura; representing optics. Engraving by J. Chapman, 1820, after A.D. Macquin. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Description

A Hebrew inscription emanates from light at the top of the print. The figures representing the colours each bear a banner in their own colour and a sprig of a particular plant

Publication/Creation

London : [G. Jones], January 1820.

Physical description

1 print : line engraving with stipple, with watercolour ; image 22.8 x 17.7 cm

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Optics. A.D.M. invenit. J. Chapman sculp.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 25681i

Exhibitions note

Exhibited in “In Plain Sight” at Wellcome Collection, 20 October 2022- 12 February 2023

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