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Monument to Johann Gaspar Spurzheim, German physician and phrenologist, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts (engraving)
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Monument to Johann Gaspar Spurzheim, German physician and phrenologist, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts (engraving)
3626278 Monument to Johann Gaspar Spurzheim, German physician and phrenologist, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to Johann Gaspar Spurzheim, German physician and phrenologist, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Illustration from Young Folks History of Boston by Hezekiah Butterworth (Estes and Lauriat, Boston, 1881). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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The print captures the Monument to Johann Gaspar Spurzheim, a renowned German physician and phrenologist, located in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The engraving was created by an American School artist in the 19th century and is now part of a private collection. Johann Gaspar Spurzheim made significant contributions to the fields of science and medicine during his lifetime. As a pioneer of phrenology, he studied the relationship between skull shape and personality traits. This monument serves as a tribute to his groundbreaking work. The image has been digitally cleaned to enhance its clarity while preserving its historical significance. It was originally featured in "Young Folks History of Boston" by Hezekiah Butterworth, published in 1881. Mount Auburn Cemetery holds great importance as one of America's oldest garden cemeteries. It is not only a final resting place but also an architectural marvel with numerous monuments paying homage to notable individuals like Spurzheim. This print offers viewers a glimpse into both history and artistry. It symbolizes the intersection between scientific progress and artistic expression that defined the 19th century. The monument stands tall against the backdrop of this serene cemetery, reminding us of Spurzheim's lasting impact on medicine and our understanding of human nature.
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