King Alfred the Great in military dress is visited in a dream by the goddess of science with stars in her hair, while winged sylphs gambol in the clouds. Etching by J.A. Minasi after B. Pernotin.
- Pernotin, B.
- Date:
- [1802]
- Reference:
- 38970i
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Description
The goddess reveals to Alfred future developments in chemistry, mathematics, printing, poetry, political liberty, etc.
Publication/Creation
[London] : [J.A. Gameau], [1802]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 19.1 x 13 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Drawn by Pernotin. Engraved by Minasi.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 38970i
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Location Status Access Closed stores