'The universal magazine' enabling the sciences and arts to flourish. Etching, 174-.
- Date:
- [between 1740 and 1749?]
- Reference:
- 2439196i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
In the foreground Britannia receives the Horatian phrase "Animum rege" (control your mind), and a philosopher repeats another one "Favete linguis" (Be silent). Above, a winged genius draws up 'The universal magazine' using arts and sciences. Above, the works of Alexander Pope and Sir Isaac Newton are printed. Top, Industry points to the completed volumes by which arts and sciences are diffused
Publication/Creation
London (at the King's-Arms in Newgate-Street) : Printed for John Hinton, [between 1740 and 1749?]
Physical description
1 print : engraving, with etching and stipple ; platemark ca. 20.4 x 12.7 cm
Lettering
Fir'd with the charms fair science does impart, In fearless youth we tempt the heights of art. But more advanc'd behold with strange surprize, New distant scenes of endless science rise.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2439196i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores