Silhouette of Johann Gaspar Spurzheim
Dublin Core
Title
Silhouette of Johann Gaspar Spurzheim
Subject
Phrenology
Spurzheim, J. G. (Johann Gaspar), 1776-1832
Portraits
Silhouettes
Description
Like the Alvan Fisher oil portrait, this silhouette of J. G. Spurzheim appears to have been produced during his final years on his tour through the United States. The object in his hand is, of course, a skull.
Abstract
Silhouette of Johann Gaspar Spurzheim holding a skull
Creator
Unknown
Date Created
1832, circa
Rights
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Access Rights
Access to the original work depicted requires advance notice. Contact Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu for additional information
Is Part Of
Boston Medical Library Artifact Collection, uncatalogued, Acc. 2818
Format
image
Extent
1 portrait
Type
still image
Identifier
BML Acc. 2818
E2003.1.37
Provenance
Gift of Dr. Norton Folsom to the Boston Medical Library, 1902
Files
Citation
Unknown, “Silhouette of Johann Gaspar Spurzheim,” OnView, accessed April 16, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/6163.