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The Apothecary

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-19818

Description

Chromolithograph of an Apothecary. The apothecary wears a long black robe, a black hat, and small spectacles. In his right hand he holds a dropper and is withdrawing liquid from a small wine glass. A large wooden cask is near the man's feet and light shines in from a window above. Frame: 1 1/2 in. gilt.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
prints (visual works)
canvas
chromolithography
figure- and animal-derived motifs
men (male humans)
Picture
Portrait
Coated Canvas
Chromo Lithograph
Man
Portrait

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Possibly L. Prang & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

17.75 x 13.625 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.671

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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