Title
Joseph Black
Caption
Joseph Black (1728-1799) Scottish chemist, born in Bordeaux, France, son of a wine merchant. Professor chemistry at Glasgow University. In 1757 he isolated carbon dioxide. Evolved the theory of latent heat.
Engraving from "A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen" by Thomas Thomson (1870).
Date
1870
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07115_011292P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,4Mb (3,0Mb) / 9,3in x 11,8in / 2802 x 3543 (300dpi)