From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Briton Riviere
Date:
27 June [1871]
Source of text:
DAR 147: 317
Summary:
Discusses animal drawing showing expression.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
Discusses animal drawing showing expression.
Asks BR to make two drawings of dogs to show expressions. Discusses expressions of hostile dog and caressing dog.
Thanks for kindness. BR must not think of trying until he feels inclination and strength for task.
Comments on drawings of hostile dog and affectionate dog.
Sends small gift of money.
Comments on drawing of dog. Will get it engraved [see Expression, pp. 52, 53].
Will send MS of Expression to printers next week.