A man looking downwards: sketch. Drawing, c. 1793.
- Date:
- c. 1793
- Reference:
- 31658i
- Pictures
About this work
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
Lettering
Indistinct lettering in French in pen on verso. Sheet perhaps cut out from letter, or rough draft of translation?
Reference
Wellcome Collection 31658i