A man with invisible perspiration emanating from him. Colour stipple engraving by J. Pass after Dodd.
- Dodd, active 1775.
- Date:
- June 20 1794
- Reference:
- 46394i
- Pictures
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced December 2023 : Astrology: an astrological chart of a man with a glowing emanation. Colour stipple engraving by J. Pass after Dodd.
Description
"In the annexed copper-plate engraving, I have endeavoured to shew the manner in which the insensible perspiration issues from the pores of the body, which can only be discerned by means of a lens; being of so volatile and subtle a quality, that it passes through our garments with the utmost ease, particularly if woollen; and it even ascends through the bed-clothes like a mist, in the greatest abundance when we are asleep, and the animal functions at rest. In this manner, nature, from all casual obftructions, endeavours to relieve herself …"--Sibly, loc. cit., p. 126
Publication/Creation
[London] : Published as the Act directs ... by E. Sibly, June 20 1794
Physical description
1 print : stipple engraving, printed in colours
Contributors
Lettering
The insensible perspiration. Dodd delint. J. Pass sculpt.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 46394i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores