A young woman engrossed in raptures at her desk, with her hands in her lap: a man [a servant?] appears in the background. Mezzotint, 1772.
- Date:
- 17 April 1772
- Reference:
- 12077i
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On the desk are a globe, a quill-pen, and an open book with the title: "Euclids elements"; above the fireplace are symbols of natural philosophy
Publication/Creation
[London] (St. Martins Lane) : W. Humphrey, 17 April 1772.
Physical description
1 print : mezzotint ; platemark 35.3 x 25.2 cm
Lettering
A female philosopher in extasy at solving a problem!
References note
Not found in: British Museum Catalogue of political and personal satires, London 1870-1954
Reference
Wellcome Collection 12077i
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