Illustrations of Bumpology

Print. Illustrations of Bumpology / nd. [1805-1830]. lithograph?, 28x45cm. Caricature: lampooning phrenology and the phrenologist Gall. A group of six vignette scenes illustrating various faculties defined by Gall. Includes some domestic scenes and appliances; as observation for Hope and Determination, American negro being washed in a tub by his master to become white; artist using candle light as 'fair imitation' of sunset. Artist unidentified, style reminiscent of Boz, Lear