A man whose face expresses (according to the study of physiognomy) austerity blended with wit and rhetorical powers. Engraving by Barlow, 19th century.

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A man whose face expresses (according to the study of physiognomy) austerity blended with wit and rhetorical powers. Engraving by Barlow, 19th century. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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In Lavater's text, the face is called "harsh" and "displeasing", rather than austere

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1 print : line engraving

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Austerity blended with wit and address. Barlow sculp. From Lavater Bears number: 27

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Wellcome Collection 31792i

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