Lavater Collection

1: Germanic skull with all the marks of a European head. 2: African skull
533707 1: Germanic skull with all the marks of a European head. 2: African skull: The arching of the forehead considered separately is by no means so stupid as the other parts evidently appear to be

Attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing patient in San Spirito Hospital, Rome, 1792 (engraving)
536023 Attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing patient in San Spirito Hospital, Rome, 1792 (engraving); (add.info.: Attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing patient in San Spirito Hospital)

Lavater (engraving)
820298 Lavater (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lavater.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

Lavater in his study (engraving)
979830 Lavater in his study (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Kaspar Lavater, Swiss poet and physiognomist, writing at his desk in his study)

Lavater at Home (engraving)
1060111 Lavater at Home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lavater at Home. Illustration for The Graphic)

Lavater, (1741-1801), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lavater, (1741-1801), 1830. Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801) Swiss poet, writer, philosopher, physiognomist and theologian. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Portrait of the poet and physiognomist Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801), c. 1810. Private Collection

A study of four silhouettes, 1782 (1912). [1]. Emperor Joseph II of Austria. [2] King Stanislaus II of Poland. [3] Margravine Frederica von Bayreuth. [4] Margravine von Anspach, 1782

The facial characteristics of a melancholic person, 1808. Artist: Johann Kaspar Lavater
The facial characteristics of a melancholic person, 1808. A print from le Le Lavater Portatif, Hocquart, Paris, 1808. Physiognomical portraits

The facial characteristics of a loafer, 1808. Artist: Johann Kaspar Lavater
The facial characteristics of a loafer, 1808. A print from le Le Lavater Portatif, Hocquart, Paris, 1808. Physiognomical portraits

The facial characteristics of a strict, intellegent person, 1808. Artist: Johann Kaspar Lavater
The facial characteristics of a strict, intellegent person, 1808. A print from le Le Lavater Portatif, Hocquart, Paris, 1808. Physiognomical portraits

The facial characteristics of a philosophical and profound person, 1808. Artist: Johann Kaspar Lavater
The facial characteristics of a philosophical and profound person, 1808. A print from le Le Lavater Portatif, Hocquart, Paris, 1808. Physiognomical portraits

The facial characteristics of a cheating, deceptive tempered person, 1808. Artist: Johann Kaspar Lavater
The facial characteristics of a cheating, deceptive tempered person, 1808. A print from le Le Lavater Portatif, Hocquart, Paris, 1808. Physiognomical portraits

The facial characteristics of a fiery, passionate tempered person, 1808. Artist: Johann Kaspar Lavater
The facial characteristics of a fiery, passionate tempered person, 1808. A print from le Le Lavater Portatif, Hocquart, Paris, 1808. Physiognomical portraits

The facial characteristics of a quick tempered person, 1808. Artist: Johann Kaspar Lavater
The facial characteristics of a quick tempered person, 1808. A print from le Le Lavater Portatif, Hocquart, Paris, 1808. Physiognomical portraits

The facial characteristics of a jovial and kind person, 1808. Artist: Johann Kaspar Lavater
The facial characteristics of a jovial and kind person, 1808. A print from le Le Lavater Portatif, Hocquart, Paris, 1808. Physiognomical portraits

Andreas Vesalius, 16th century Flemish anatomist, c1789-c1798. Vesalius (1514-1564) great work on anatomy De Humani Corporis Fabrica (On the Structure of the Human Body) (1543) was a landmark

Johann Kaspar Lavater, Swiss physiognomist and theologian, early 19th century. Physiognomy is the art of reading psychological traits from physical characteristics

Attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing a patient in San Spirito Hospital, Rome, 1792. Artist: Henry Fuseli
Attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing a patient in San Spirito Hospital, Rome, 1792. Illustration based on Johann Kaspar Lavaters description, from his Essays on Physiognomy. (London, 1792)

Examples heads Socrates Essays physiognomy designed
Examples of heads of Socrates, Essays on physiognomy: designed to promote the knowledge and the love of mankind, Lavater, Johann Caspar, 1741-1801, Engraving, 1792, Artist unknown

Johann Kaspar Lavater, 1741 To 1801. Swiss Poet And Physiognomist. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

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

JOHANN KASPAR LAVATER (1741-1801). Swiss poet and mystic: aquatint, French, 19th century

Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801), Swiss physiognomist and theologian. Physiognomy is the art of reading psychological traits from physical characteristics

Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801), Swiss physiognomist and theologian. Physiognomy is the art of reading psychological traits from physical characteristics. From Essays in Physiognomy by J K Lavater

Attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing patient in San Spirito Hospital, Rome. Illustration by Fuseli based on Lavaters description. From Lavater Essays on Physiognomy, London, 1792. Engraving

1: Germanic skull with all the marks of a European head. 2: African skull: The arching of the forehead considered separately is by no means so stupid as the other parts evidently appear to be

JOHAN KASPAR LAVATER (1741-1801). Swiss poet, mystic, and writer on philosophy and theology. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

JOHANN KASPAR LAVATER (1741-1801). Swiss poet, mystic, and writer on philosophy and theology. Steel engraving, Greek, 19th century

JOHANN KASPAR LAVATER (1741-1801). Swiss poet, mystic, and writer on philosophy and theology. Copper engraving, English, 1787

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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Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801) was a renowned poet and physiognomist, known for his groundbreaking work in the field of facial characteristics. His studies on human faces and their correlation with personality traits have left an indelible mark in history. In the engraving titled "Lavater, " we catch a glimpse of the man himself, captured during one of his introspective moments. The image portrays him deep in thought, surrounded by books and papers that undoubtedly contain his profound musings on physiognomy. Another engraving, "Lavater in his study, " offers us a more intimate view into Lavater's private sanctuary. Here, he is seen engrossed in his research, perhaps unraveling the mysteries hidden within each face he encounters. "Lavater at Home" presents us with an intriguing depiction of this influential figure within the comfort of his own abode. It allows us to imagine him contemplating life's complexities while being enveloped by familiar surroundings that nurtured his intellectual pursuits. A portrait from around 1810 showcases Lavater as both poet and physiognomist—a man whose words were as powerful as his observations. This captivating image captures not only Lavater's physical appearance but also hints at the depth of wisdom contained within him. One particularly fascinating study from 1782 explores four silhouettes—an artistic representation that encapsulates Lavater's fascination with capturing individuality through facial features alone. It serves as a testament to his dedication to understanding humanity through its external manifestations. The series depicting various facial characteristics—melancholic, loafer-like, strict and intelligent, philosophical and profound—reveals Lavater's relentless pursuit to decode human nature visually. Through these intricate illustrations created by none other than Lavater himself, we gain insight into how he classified individuals based on their unique physical attributes.