F. Josephus Gall, Craniologist
F. Josephus Gall, Craniologist

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F. Josephus Gall, Craniologist,

1820

Thomas Rowlandson, 1756/57–1827; born and died London, England
x1948-1662

Information

Title
F. Josephus Gall, Craniologist
Dates

1820

Maker
Thomas Rowlandson
Medium
Pen and reddish-brown ink over graphite sketch
Dimensions
16.6 x 17.6 cm (6 9/16 x 6 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895
Object Number
x1948-1662
Inscription
in ink, bottom center: F. Josephus Gall | MDCCCXX | Craniologist
Culture
British
Type
drawings
Materials
graphite, ink, paper (fiber product)
Subject
skull (skeleton component), heads

Scrapbook bought by Dan Fellows Platt in London in 1929

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