The Alchemist

• 1937
• Newell Convers Wyeth, American
• 75.75 x 50.625 in.
  Oil on canvas laid down on board
• On display in the Horiba Gallery
• Gift by an anonymous donor
• 2002.001.001
• Copyright restrictions may apply; please contact archivist.

Description

Alchemical apparatus are scattered throughout the laboratory. A puffer fish hangs from the ceiling, and doves are flying near the windowsill in the background. Through the window is a castle atop a mountain.