The study of the human face . ular form andorder, it may be sufficient to remark simply upon the one under consideration,as being among the many that might be illustrated. An interesting feature in this expression may be noticed in a full anddrooping eyelid, as represented in the face of Madonnas, accompanied by athoughtful and dwelling eye, giving a kind and sheltering look. A placidity and repose of feature and muscle throughout the whole, attendedwith the negative as well as positive advantage of giving the full interest ofagreeable lines, by the absence of all that might be unpleasant. The
The study of the human face . ular form andorder, it may be sufficient to remark simply upon the one under consideration,as being among the many that might be illustrated. An interesting feature in this expression may be noticed in a full anddrooping eyelid, as represented in the face of Madonnas, accompanied by athoughtful and dwelling eye, giving a kind and sheltering look. A placidity and repose of feature and muscle throughout the whole, attendedwith the negative as well as positive advantage of giving the full interest ofagreeable lines, by the absence of all that might be unpleasant. The contour of the head in perfect agreement with the individuality; thegeneral convexity of the face appearing to throw the features forward, asthough (in kindly emotion) looking out affectionately upon the affairs of others. The face, in this connection, appropriately formed and adjusted, inclined tobe rather full, and supposed to be completed by a double chin. The general expression peaceful and happy, but full of
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