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Object Type
print
Museum number
1872,1109.347
Description
Eight portrait heads of Socrates, all in profile to left; illustration to Lavater's "Essays on Physiognomy". 1789 Etching
Producer name
Published by:
Robinson (firm)
School/style
British
Production date
1789
Production place
Published in:
London (England)
Materials
paper
Technique
etching
Dimensions
Height:
137 millimetres
Width:
210 millimetres
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Location
Not on display
Associated names
Portrait of:
Socrates
Illustration to:
Johann Caspar Lavater
Associated titles
Associated Title:
Essays on Physiognomy
(Vol. 1)
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
George E Mason
Acquisition date
1872
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1872,1109.347