THE CHYMIST
DateMay 7, 1750
After work by
David Teniers
Engraver
Thomas Major
Publisher
Thomas Major
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white line engraving
DimensionsOH: 16 3/8" x OW: 11 5/8"; Plate H: 16 1/8" x W: 11 3/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1969-109
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "D. Teniers pinx.t/ T. Major sculp.t/ THE CHYMIST/ To Richard Mead M.D. Physician in Ordinary to his Majesty. F.R.S./ This Print Ingrav'd from an Original Painting of the same Size by David Teniers,/ is humbly Dedicated by his most Obedient Servant ~ Tho.s Major/ Publish'd May 7.th 1750,/ accor.d to Act of Parliam.t/ London sold by the Author at the Golden Head in West Street the upper end of S.t Martin's Lane."ProvenanceBefore 1969, the Old Print Shop (New York, NY); 1969-present, purchased by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).
