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Philosophers
Kay, John, 1787, Etching
Philosophers
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13468
Title
Philosophers
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A portrait of the Edinburgh scientists, chemist Joseph Black and geologist James Hutton in conversation. Both men have their arms folded and are sat facing each other. Joseph Black is on the right of the picture wearing a white hairpiece and with his arms resting on a pile of books.
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Kay, John
Date
1787
Size
8.5 x 11.5 cm
Type
Etching
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The accompanying text in the volume begins as follows:
"This Print represents Dr Black and Dr Hutton, who were for a series of years most intimate and attached friends, conversing together."
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