Head of an elephant. Drawing, c. 1789.

Date:
1789?
Reference:
29145i
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In applying the study of physiognomy to the animal world, Lavater asserts a "proportional difference of force and form. ... From the insect invisible to the naked eye, up to the elephant, is not the gradation of internal and external character perpetually in exact relation?" (vol. II.i. p. 99)

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[London], 1789?

Physical description

1 drawing : pencil

Creator/production credits

Published engraving by Horne

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Wellcome Collection 29145i

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