Physiognomy illustrated; or, nature's revelations of character. A description of the mental, moral, and volitive dispositions of mankind, as manifested in the human form and countenance (1887)
Simms, Joseph, 1833-1920 · New York, Murray Hill Publishing Company · leaf 600
book is another instance of the natural tendencyto incline the head toward the object of consideration. In social life the affectation of humility— the crookingthe pregnant hinges of the knee, that thrift may followfawning—is one of the most odious and contemptible ofall characteristics, while in… … Sir Edwin Landseer, the leading genius among modern painters ofanimals. The curly and curved lines predominate in this face and hair,which is evidential that he had the inherent power to see, judge, imitate,and produce curved lines of beauty or elegance. (See pages 357—363.) THE ORIGIN OF PHYSICAL,…
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