Heads of leopards, lions, and a sheep. Drawing, c. 1789.

Date:
1789?
Reference:
29143i
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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

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In the book, the title of the print is 'Tigers and lions'

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Wellcome Collection 29143i

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