Four designs of upper parts of faces, expressing different characters. Drawing, c. 1793.

Date:
1793?
Reference:
31394i
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Four designs of upper parts of faces, expressing different characters. Drawing, c. 1793. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Lavater analyses each face, from left to right: 1. is "above the common, replete with candor and dignity". "The character of greatness in 2. approaches the sublime". "3 is inferior to 1, but not absolutely destitute of merit.". "4 unites great talents to much firmness and vivacity"

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[London], 1793?

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1 drawing : pencil

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Wellcome Collection 31394i

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