A woman engaged in reflection. Drawing, c. 1794, after N. Poussin.
- Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665.
- Date:
- 1794?
- Reference:
- 30224i
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Description
In the text, Lavater describes "the reflecting veneration of a composed spirit, but with nothing profound". He cannot decide whether the figure is male or female. "That forehead, without cavities and without shades, can contain neither unusual penetration, nor extreme sensibility"
Publication/Creation
[London], 1794?
Physical description
1 drawing : pencil
Lettering
Bears number: 8
Reference
Wellcome Collection 30224i
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Location Status Access Closed stores