Drawing, pencil, crayon and wash of Dr Spurzeheim, 1815

Made:: 1815 in England

artist:: Cornelius Varley

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Pencil drawing, signed 'Dr Johann Spurzheim. Traced from life with graphic telescope by Cornelius Varley, 1815. Inscribed and dated by Varley. Drawing, pencil, crayon and wash, portrait, 48x32cm, HS profile to L. (See note) Dr Johann Spurzheim (1776-1832) popularised phrenology and had great success in England.

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1891-222

Materials:: paper (fibre product)

Measurements:: overall (in frame): 520 mm x 405 mm x , , 1.61kg

type:: drawing and portrait

credit:: Woodcroft Collection

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