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Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026

Von der Physiognomik.

Publication Details

Leipzig: Weidmanns Erben, 1772 CE.

Lavater was the last of the descriptive physiognomists. He expanded the above work into Physiognomische Fragmente zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntnis und Menschenliebe, 1775-78. This was translated into English by H. Hunter as Essays on physiognomy, 3 vols. in 5, London, 1789-98 [i.e. 1788-99] and other editions. His work was very influential on portraiture.

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Entry Number#154
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Geographic Context

Publication place: Leipzig

Mentioned in annotation: London