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The Pharmacologist


Surprised look from an explorer looking at a woman running wild.  Mushrooms all over the place with microscope and lab chemicals in the corner. Copyright: This image may not be saved locally, modified, reproduced, or distributed by any other means without the written permission of the copyright owners.

The Pharmacologist by Jose Perez
(Oil on Canvas, 24 in x 30 in, 61.5 cm x 77 cm)

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An adventurous chap and his assistant are out looking for exotic plants and butterflies in the hope of discovering new drugs. From the looks of the imps and the native girl, the woods are chock full of undiscovered pharmaceuticals. The exploring pharmacologist seems to approach with glee the task of preparing his findings for study. He probably can't wait to write his observations in his daily journal. One can only guess what miracle psychotropic drugs may come from his discoveries.


Last Reviewed: May 11, 2012