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American phrenological chart, c1870
PHRENOLOGY, c1870.
American phrenological chart, c1870
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Media ID 10414138
1870 Diagram Face Person Phrenology Profile
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage piece showcases an intriguing American phrenological chart from the year 1870, sourced from Granger Art on Demand under the artist ID 140_1641008. Phrenology, an obsolete pseudoscience, was once popularly believed to determine human character and abilities through the study of the skull. Add this unique and educational poster to your decor, igniting conversations and showcasing a fascinating piece of history in your space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases an intriguing artifact from the late 19th century - an American phrenological chart dating back to around 1870. Phrenology, a pseudoscience popular during that era, aimed to understand a person's character and mental faculties by examining the shape and size of their skull. This particular chart provides a fascinating glimpse into this now-discredited practice. The image depicts a profile view of a person's face, meticulously labeled with various regions corresponding to different personality traits such as benevolence, combativeness, or ideality. Each area is accompanied by numerical values indicating its supposed significance in shaping one's behavior and disposition. As we delve into this historical relic, it serves as a reminder of how scientific knowledge evolves over time. While phrenology once held sway in certain circles as an attempt to unravel the mysteries of human nature, it has since been discredited due to its lack of empirical evidence. Nevertheless, this photograph invites us to ponder on the cultural context in which phrenology thrived in America during the late 1800s. It sparks curiosity about society's fascination with understanding ourselves better through unconventional means. Through this stunning visual representation captured by Granger Art on Demand under artist name 140_1641008, we are transported back in time - not only appreciating the intricate details of this phrenological diagram but also reflecting upon our own ever-evolving quest for self-knowledge and understanding throughout history.
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