Description
Elephants is an etching realized by Thomas Holloway, from J.C. Lavater’s “Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to promote the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind”, London, Bensley, 1810. This artwork portrays elephants. Good conditions, except for some stains. Johann Caspar Lavater was a swiss theologian and philosopher known throughout Europe for his studies on physiognomy. Following the physiognomy tradition of Della Porta and of many Renaissance and Baroque philosophers, he believed that the character of a person could be elucidated through examining their lines of countenance” i.e. tracing a profile outline portrait. Being able to “read outside” was the key to “know the inside”. Lavater’s thought largely influenced Art in the late 18th and early 19th century, as in the case of Johann Fuseli and William Blake (who realized two etchings for Lavater’s english edition of his Essay).
| Period | Before 1890 |
|---|---|
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
| Style | Old Masters |
| Detailed Condition |
Very Good This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. |
| Product Code | ZCI-1379307 |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Please note that an additional handling period of up to 4 weeks may apply to this item
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| Materials | Etching |
| Width |
26 cm 10.2 inch |
| Depth |
1 cm 0.4 inch |
| Height |
32 cm 12.6 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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