Head of a man deemed by Lavater to be susceptible to both madness and genius. Drawing, c. 1793.

Date:
1793?
Reference:
31600i
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Description

Lavater writes that the forehead "is one of those which indicate an easiness of transition from genius to madness. ... You perceive, at first glance, springs too violently distended"

Publication/Creation

[London], 1793?

Physical description

1 drawing : pencil

Lettering

Bears number: 6

Reference

Wellcome Collection 31600i

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