Two demonic physiognomies, expressive of malignity. Drawing, c. 1789.

Date:
c. 1789
Reference:
29009i
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Publication/Creation

[London], c. 1789.

Physical description

1 drawing : graphite

Lettering

In the text, Lavater writes "I add, in order to fill up the page, two masks expressive of an infernal grin, of an atrocious malignity - monsters who delight in the wretchedness of others"

Notes

Neat hand written lettering (cropped) on verso of English text to Lavater, vol. II, p. 105

Reference

Wellcome Collection 29009i

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