C. 1800 Oversized Engraving on Laid: Chemisty crepe paper doll and so Victorian

and so Victorian

blank on the reverse

on the back

oil on canvas covered board

with lots of pin holes

C. 1800 Oversized Engraving on Laid: Chemisty crepe paper doll and so VictorianOne of three engravings I am listing, c. 1800 or perhaps a little earilier, all from the same volume, which I have not identified. This one I love for the curvaceous shapes of those vessels, many quite biomorphic, and together making chemistry seem pretty sexy! Good words too: Pellican, Ingot, Muffle, Crucible, Retort, Receiver, etc. 16 1 4 x 9 1 4. Very good antique condition, no tears or creases, just some age toning mostly around the edges of the