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J. C. Lavater describes the faces as:
1. A caricature of a great hero in a state of terror.
2. An energetic man with a mouth expressing stupidity.
3. A plain face in a state of astonishment or terror.
4. A face expressing eager desire, hope and goodness, but no greatness.
5. Tenderness and devotion.
6. Sorrow approaching sublimity.
1. A caricature of a great hero in a state of terror.
2. An energetic man with a mouth expressing stupidity.
3. A plain face in a state of astonishment or terror.
4. A face expressing eager desire, hope and goodness, but no greatness.
5. Tenderness and devotion.
6. Sorrow approaching sublimity.
Title
Six Physiognomies
Date
c.1789
Medium
pencil on paper
Measurements
H 10 x W 8.3 cm (E)
Accession number
28806i
Acquisition method
presumed to be part of the collection formed by Henry S. Wellcome
Work type
Drawing & watercolour
Wellcome Collection
183 Euston Road, London, Greater London NW1 2BE England
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