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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
Wellcome Collection
183 Euston Road, London, Greater London NW1 2BE England
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