A man looking downwards: sketch. Drawing, c. 1793.

Date:
c. 1793
Reference:
31658i
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Description

Thomas Holloway (1748-1827) supervised the artwork for the English version of the book. This included re-engraving many of the works from the original German and French publications. This series of designs (frame nos. 9326T-9551) are mostly preparations for the English version

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

Publication/Creation

[London], c. 1793.

Physical description

1 drawing : pencil

Contributors

Lettering

Indistinct lettering in French in pen on verso. Sheet perhaps cut out from letter, or rough draft of translation?

Reference

Wellcome Collection 31658i

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