Edward Livingston Youmans – Chemistry of Combustion

Edward Livingston Youmans was a visionary science educator and publisher who transformed how complex chemistry was shared with the public. Struck by blindness in early adulthood, he developed innovative ways to make knowledge tangible, emphasizing visual learning. 

This lithograph on paper, Chemistry of Combustion and Illumination (from his Chemical Atlas textbook), illustrates the structure of flame and the movement of gases with meticulous clarity. As a vintage science print and educational wall art, it bridges Victorian-era scientific curiosity and modern decor, perfect for a study, classroom, or gallery wall. Didactic, illustrative, and historically significant, it celebrates Youmans’ dedication to discovery and the power of visual learning.

Details:

• Artist: Edward Livingston Youmans
• Year: 1856
• Size: 11”x14” frame with apx 7.75”x5.75” image cutout in custom matting
• Materials: 4-ply acid-free matboard with cream wood pulp fiber core; 120# Matte Cover Paper; Minimalist plastic frame with high quality glass front (an ideal blend for lightweight shipping and hanging with minimal glare!) 
• Museum reproduction sourced from the archives of the Science History Institute in Philadelphia, PA
• Part of Clutterbutter’s core collection of hand-framed archival art prints