Theory on the classification of beauty and deformity, and their correspondence with physiognomic expression :
exemplified in various works of art, and natural objects, and illustrated with four general charts, and thirty-eight copper plates /
by Mary Anne Schimmelpenninck, author of "A tour to Alet."

Description

Main Author

Schimmelpenninck, Mary Anne, 1778-1856.

Related Names

Meyer, Henry Hoppner, 1783-1847.
Harding, G. P. (George Perfect), 1780-1853.
Brooke, William Henry, 1772-1860.

Language(s)

English

Published

London : Printed for John and Arthur Arch, Cornhill, 1815.

Subjects

Ugliness.
Aesthetics.
Art > Art / Philosophy.
Physiognomy.
Etchings > Etchings / England > Etchings / England / 19th century.

Note

Errata, page following p. 424.
Plates by William Henry Brooke; see footnote, p. 428. Most are hand colored.

Physical Description

xviii, 424, [5], 428-440 p., 26, 12 leaves of plates, [2] folded letterpress tables : ill. ; 28 cm.

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