Title

The facial characteristics of a philosophical and profound person, 1808. Artist: Johann Kaspar Lavater

Caption

The facial characteristics of a philosophical and profound person, 1808. A print from le Le Lavater Portatif, Hocquart, Paris, 1808. Physiognomical portraits. Physiognomy is the idea that a person's outer appearance may give insight to their character.

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Art Media

Reference

HRM19C00_446

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50,2Mb (2,1Mb) / 12,7in x 15,3in / 3824 x 4588 (300dpi)

Keywords

portrait people male face job man men head thoughtful bald country calm Switzerland body guy occupation color colour nose Swiss illustration location century profession expression print hairstyle concept forehead 19th century temperament nineteenth century Art Media philosopher the body portrait Johann Kaspar Lavater Johann Caspar Lavater Lavater Johann Kaspar portrait