Eight likenesses of Socrates. Two drawings, c. 1789.
- Date:
- c. 1789
- Reference:
- 28697i
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Description
In the text Lavater tells us that these eight portraits are "copied from the antique". He points out the crucial physiognomic differences between them, some of which detract from Socrates' genius, some of which add the character of mistrust to his mien
Publication/Creation
[London], c. 1789.
Physical description
2 drawings : pencil
Reference
Wellcome Collection 28697i
Type/Technique
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Location Status Access Closed stores28697i.15-8
Location Status Access Closed stores28697i.2