Subtle the alchemist, posing as an astrologer, being visited by Abel Drugger, in Ben Jonson's 'The alchemist'. Engraving by C. Grignion, 1791, after J. Graham.

  • Graham, J. (John), 1754-1817.
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14 April 1791
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36862i
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In this scene in the play, Abel Drugger, a tobacconist, visits Subtle for a horoscope reading to provide guidance for his business

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London (Strand) : J. Bell, British Library, 14 April 1791.

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1 print : line engraving with etching

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The alchymist. Drug. This an't please your worship/ I am a young beginner & am building/ of a new shop ont like your worship just/ at corner of a street, here is the plot on't. Act 1. Scene 3. Graham pinxt. Grignion sculp.

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Wellcome Collection 36862i

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