A chemist and his assistant as "puffers" heating a substance in a retort; representing a theatre critic who "puffs" the actor Joseph Holman at the bidding of his editor. Etching attributed to T. Rowlandson, ca. 1786.

    • Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827.
    Date:
    [1786?]
    Reference:
    2477063i

    Licence: Public Domain Mark

    Credit: A chemist and his assistant as "puffers" heating a substance in a retort; representing a theatre critic who "puffs" the actor Joseph Holman at the bidding of his editor. Etching attributed to T. Rowlandson, ca. 1786. Wellcome Collection. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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