La Pharmacie Rustique

Object Details

Description
The bottom part of the print, missing in this example, identifies the scene as “La Pharmacie Rustique” in the Swiss Alps. The plump proprietor, Michael Schüppach, is shown examining a vial of urine, presumably that of the wealthy woman and well-dressed woman. This image was drawn by Gottfried Locher in 1774 and printed by Barthelemi Hubner in 1775.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1775
Credit Line
Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
white (overall color)
black (overall color)
engraving (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 28 cm x 28 cm; 11 in x 11 in
Object Name
print
Other Terms
print; ART OBJECTS
print, La Pharmacie Rustique
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