Lavater Collection

Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801). Swiss poet and physiognomist. Engraving by Matellio, copied from a painting by M.A. Gilli. Lavater doing studies of physiognomy. La Ilustracion Nacional, 1887

Silhouette device
A safe and convenient machine to draw silhouettes, design by E Lorsay after Lavater. The subject sits on a seat, illuminated by a candle flame; the artist can then trace the shadow of their profile

Joh. Caspar Lavater
JOHANN KASPAR LAVATER Swiss physiognomist Date: 1741 - 1801

Lavater, Reading
JOHANN KASPAR LAVATER, Swiss physiognomist, depicted reading in his study. Date: 1741 - 1801

Eight heads of Socrates, Classical Greek philosopher of Athens, one of the founders of Western philosophy

Lavater (Bosio)
JOHANN KASPAR LAVATER Swiss poet, mystic and writer on philosophy and theology; here, conducting research into physiognomy

Lavater, Profile
JOHANN KASPAR LAVATER Swiss physiognomist

Art / Lavaters Chair
Chair designed by Johan Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801) for taking silhouettes

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