Six physiognomies. Drawing, c. 1789, after C. Le Brun.

  • Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690.
Date:
1789?
Reference:
28806i
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Description

Lavater describes the faces as (from top left to right, bottom left to right) thus: 1. a caricature of a great hero in a state of terror. 2. an energetic man with a mouth expressing stupidity. 3. A plain face in a state of astonishment or terror. 4. A face expressing eager desire, hope and goodness, but no greatness. 5. Tenderness and devotion. 6. Sorrow approaching sublimity

Publication/Creation

[London], 1789?

Physical description

1 drawing : pencil

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Reference

Wellcome Collection 28806i

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