Henri of Navarre, King of France shown in four imaginary poses. Drawing, c. 1789.
- Date:
- 1789?
- Reference:
- 29103i
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The plate depicts Henri in "16 different situations, almost all imaginary". The top left (no. 13) shows him in a state of reflection and resolution In the top right image (14), "the fear and terror on that face suit no one but a coward, destitute of all energy. That cannot be the mouth of so many memorable sayings. Bottom left (15): "a vague look", containing surprise, fear and dissatisfaction. Bottom right (16): "Naturally great, this face is totally degraded and presents a mere changeling, an image, which realized, would draw tears from the Physionomist who is the friend of humanity"
Publication/Creation
[London], 1789?
Physical description
1 drawing : pencil
Lettering
Bears numbers 13-16
Reference
Wellcome Collection 29103i
Type/Technique
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