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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.
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