Head of an eager, unpretentious young man. Drawing, c. 1793.

Date:
c. 1793
Reference:
31547i
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Description

Lavater writes: "What a wonderful relation between the form, the features, the mien, and the hair!" He describes the "noble modesty" of the face; without being allotted any "enterprizing spirit, this man acts calmly on principles solid and honorable". He is eager, and unostentatious

Publication/Creation

[London] : [publisher not identified], c. 1793.

Physical description

1 drawing : pencil

Lettering

Bears number: 12

Reference

Wellcome Collection 31547i

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