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A History of Pharmacy

Lithograph Art Print

Caventou Pelletier And Quinine 1820

Artist: Robert Thom

One of a series: A HISTORY OF PHARMACY IN PICTURES presented by Parke, Davis & Company

Includes a sheet with text that discusses the historical context of the subject matter in the painting.

Windows, walls, ledges and prescription departments of retail pharmacies may be made more interesting and attractive with these historical pictures.

Litho in U.S.A.

Measures approximately 17.5" x 21.25"

About the Artist:

"Robert Alan Thom (March 4, 1915 in Grand Rapids, Michigan – December 31, 1979 in Alma, Michigan) was an American illustrator who specialized in the portrayal of historical scenes for commercial patrons. He is perhaps best known for his series of 40 paintings depicting the history of pharmacy, and his series of 45 paintings depicting the history of medicine, both commissioned by Parke-Davis.

A student of Robert Brackman, Thom began his career as a commercial illustrator for General Motors and Detroit Edison in 1939, and set off as an independent artist in 1945. In this role, he produced many series of commissioned paintings for clients such as Kimberly-Clark (scenes from the history of "Graphic Communications Through the Ages"), Illinois Bell (scenes from the history of Illinois), Michigan Bell (scenes from the history of Michigan), and Chevrolet (scenes from the history of baseball)."