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Edmund Joseph Sullivan
1869-1933
The Alchemist; Dewars Whiskey Solves the Mystery of Liquid Gold
Nov. 30, 1923
Graphite on paper, mounted on backing sheet.
9 x 7 1/16 inches (229 x 181 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1629
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Title from item.
Original preliminary sketch by Edmund J. Sullivan of an advertisement for Dewar's Whiskey.
Drawing mounted on p. [3] of a folded sheet, 15 1/8 x 22 inches, with another advertising sketch by Sullivan mounted on p. [1] (see 1986.1628).
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Dated at upper right: Dec. 1, 1923; at head, in pencil, "The Alchemist"; at bottom, "Dewars Whiskey Solves the Mystery of Liquid Gold."
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Sketch shows an alchemist, in robe and peaked hat, standing in front of a large alembic, reading from an open book in his hand.
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