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G******, XXX de, Mme. [from old catalog] · 1813 · Paris, Saintin · 32 pictures

A physiognomy volume published in Paris in 1813 by Saintin and attributed to Mme. G****** from an old catalogue record, aimed at readers interested in judging character from facial features. The pictures are small engraved head-and-shoulders portraits of young men with curled hair, shown in profile and three-quarter views against a warm tan paper ground; a designer could draw on their fine stipple and hatching for period portrait treatments and Regency-style dress.

Physiognomy

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