Human Skull Anatomical Studies

Lithographs and engravings of human skulls, focusing on anatomical details and classifications, reflecting the evolution of anatomical science.

illustration from 'Traitè de phrénologie humaine et comparée (Paris, 1832-1835); by Joseph Vimont 1795 - 1857. phrenology was founded in the early 19th century by Franz Josef Gall (1758-1828). It holds that different intelligences and personality traits have specific loci in the brain.
illustration from 'Traitè de phrénologie humaine et comparée (Paris, 1832-1835); by Joseph Vimont 1795 - 1857. phrenology was founded in the early 19th century by Franz Josef Gall (1758-1828). It holds that different intelligences and personality traits have specific loci in the brain.