Nine caricature sketches of Voltaire (?). Drawing, c. 1793.
- Date:
- 1793?
- Reference:
- 31672i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
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
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
Publication/Creation
[London], 1793?
Physical description
1 drawing : pencil
Reference
Wellcome Collection 31672i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores