Character study and verses on love

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

LAW/1/238

Title

Character study and verses on love

Date

[6 Mar 1810]

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

Appears to be written in the hand of Thomas Lawrence, the piece is signed "Lavater" and the initial description of character is drawn from physiognomy. When discussing "his maid of choice" the writer states "the works of Lavater are now her study", there is more than one allusion to painting and it is possible this is some sort of romantic skit.

Bibliography

Partly published in Letter-Bag, Layard, 1906, p.69.