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 Schimmelpennick, author of "A tour to Alet.".

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Schimmelpenninck, Mary Anne, 1778-1856, Theory on the classification of beauty and deformity, and their correspondence with physiognomic expression , 1815

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Creator:: Schimmelpenninck, Mary Anne, 1778–1856
Title(s):: 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 Schimmelpennick, author of "A tour to Alet.".
Published/Created:: London : Printed for John and Arthur Arch, Cornhill, 1815.
Physical Description:: xviii, 440, [2] p., [2], 38 leaves of plates (2 folded) : ill. ; 31 cm.
Holdings:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
N62 .S35 1815+ Oversize
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Copyright Status:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Full Orbis Record:: http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/8280893
Classification:: Books
Notes:: British Museum. General catalogue of printed books to 1955 (compact edition), v. 22, 805
Errata: p. [441]
BAC: British Art Center copy bound in later cloth.
Subject Terms:: Aesthetics.
Art -- Philosophy.
Physiognomy.
Form/Genre:: Engravings.
Contributors:: Brooke, William Henry, 1772-1860, ill.
John and Arthur Arch, publisher.
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