An opinionated child ignores his parents; representing the faculty of obstinacy in phrenology. Steel engraving, 1847, after H. Bruyères.

  • Bruyères, Hippolyte.
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[1847]
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27620i
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An opinionated child ignores his parents; representing the faculty of obstinacy in phrenology. Steel engraving, 1847, after H. Bruyères. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The child refuses to sit down at the desk. The faculty of 'fermeté' is classed under the section 'Sentiments' in chapter 15

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[Paris (Place Del. La. Bourse, 29)] : [Aubert & c.ie], [1847] [(67, rue St. Jacques] : [Imp. de Mangeon])

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1 print : steel engraving

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Phrénologie. Fermeté. L'enfant opiniâtre. Pl. 59.

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Wellcome Collection 27620i

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