Description
Born 1761, the unsightly, diminutive Marie Grosholtz is quickly nicknamed 'Little'. Under the charge of reclusive anatomist, Dr Curtius, they pursue an unusual passion: the fine art of wax-modelling. At 'The Cabinet of Doctor Curtius', heads are made, heads are displayed, and the curious-minded flock to scrutinise the faces of royalty and reprobates alike. From casting the still-warm heads to finding something very like love, this is the story of how a 'bloodstained crumb of a girl' went on to shape the world...
Details
  • Author: Carey, ,Edward
  • Publisher: Ingram Publisher Services
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publication Date: 16/05/2019
  • ISBN: 9781910709535
  • B-Code: B056409
  • Illustrated: 137 b/w pencil sketches
  • Pages: 400
  • Dimensions: 198x129mm
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