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Theory on the classification of beauty and deformity : and their correspondence with physiognomic expression, exemplified in various works of art, and natural objects : and illustrated with four general charts, and thirty-eight copper plates

Title
Theory on the classification of beauty and deformity : and their correspondence with physiognomic expression, exemplified in various works of art, and natural objects : and illustrated with four general charts, and thirty-eight copper plates / by Mary Anne Schimmelpenninck, author of "A tour to Alet."
Author
Schimmelpenninck, Mary Anne, 1778-1856.
Publication
London : Printed for John and Arthur Arch ..., 1815.

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Additional Authors
  • Brooke, William Henry, 1772-1860.
  • John and Arthur Arch. pbl
Description
xviii, 440, [2] p., [40] leaves of plates : fold. charts, col. plates; 31 cm. (4to)
Subject
  • Art > Philosophy
  • Aesthetics
  • Physiognomy
Note
  • Errata: p. [441]
  • Illustrations: [2] folded charts, describing the various characteristics of beauty and deformity (the sublime, the porcine, etc.); [38] plates : hand-colored engravings ; full page. Depicting geometric figures, insects, birds, and animals, and categories of facial types as defined by Schimmelpenninck . By William Henry Brooke (cf. p. 428).
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  • Restricted access;
Source (note)
  • Christopher Edwards
Call Number
Pforz+ (Schimmelpenninck, M. Theory) 1815
OCLC
NYPG06-B1007
Author
Schimmelpenninck, Mary Anne, 1778-1856.
Title
Theory on the classification of beauty and deformity : and their correspondence with physiognomic expression, exemplified in various works of art, and natural objects : and illustrated with four general charts, and thirty-eight copper plates / by Mary Anne Schimmelpenninck, author of "A tour to Alet."
Imprint
London : Printed for John and Arthur Arch ..., 1815.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Local Note
Binding: Modern black buckram; red spine label. Binder's title: Beauty and deformity.
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Brooke, William Henry, 1772-1860. Illustrator
John and Arthur Arch. Publisher
Research Call Number
Pforz+ (Schimmelpenninck, M. Theory) 1815
MAB (Schimmelpenninck, M. Theory on the classification of beauty)
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