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Joseph Black, M.D.

  • 1801

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A bust-length portrait facing left in profile of Professor Joseph Black (1728–1799) in an octagonal format.

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  • 6.5 in. H x 4.5 in. W
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  • (Bottom center) "Joseph Black, M.D. Published Augst. 1. 1801."
  • (Below portrait left) "From Tassie."
  • (Below portrait right) "Mackenzie sc."
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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Mackenzie, William. “Joseph Black, M.D.” Wove paper, 1801. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/5q47rn74h.

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