Head of a man with tousled hair. Drawing, c. 1794, after N. Poussin.

  • Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665.
Date:
1794?
Reference:
30225i
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Head of a man with tousled hair. Drawing, c. 1794, after N. Poussin. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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In the text Lavater writes "That hair (after Raphael) becomes disgusting when wedded to that eye, which seeks, which loves, and respects harmony and truth". However, the subject is a "profound observer ... a solid thinker", "prompt and opinionative"

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[London], 1794?

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1 drawing : pencil

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Bears number: 10

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Wellcome Collection 30225i

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