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Philosophers

Kay, John, 1787, Etching
Philosophers
Philosophers
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Item no
13468
Title
Philosophers
Description
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.
Artist / maker
Date
1787
Size
8.5 x 11.5 cm
Type
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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Digital FileElectronic file 72 dpi JPEG
£5.80(inc. VAT 20%)
Digital FileElectronic File 300 dpi TIFF
£29.40(inc. VAT 20%)
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