Principles of Beauty Relative to the Human Head

Author Written and designed by Alexander Cozens British

Engraver Francesco Bartolozzi Italian

Publisher J. Dixwell British

1778

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Title: Principles of Beauty Relative to the Human Head
Author: Written and designed by Alexander Cozens (British, Russia 1717–1786 London)
Engraver: Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, Florence 1728–1815 Lisbon)
Publisher: J. Dixwell (London)
Published in: London
Date: 1778
Medium: Illustrations: engraving
Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (54.6 x 36.8 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1957
Object Number: 57.559.4
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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