Nine Caricature Sketches of Voltaire (?)

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Connected with preparatory drawings for the English translation of J. C. Lavater's ‘Essays on Physiognomy’, trans. H. Hunter, London, 1789–1798. This design has not been recognised among the published engravings.

Wellcome Collection

London

Title

Nine Caricature Sketches of Voltaire (?)

Date

c.1793

Medium

pencil on paper (?)

Measurements

H 17.5 x W 13.9 cm

Accession number

31672i

Acquisition method

presumed to be part of the collection formed by Henry S. Wellcome

Work type

Drawing

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