Two of my favorite things in one blog post! First, anatomical models, in this case those of Louis Thomas Jérôme Auzoux. Second, New York City-Based purveyor of hair-art, anatomical prints, and yes, even a life-sized Auzoux anatomical model: Obscura Antiques and Oddities. Check out yesterdays Curious Expiditions post "The Papier-Mache Anatomist" for a great introduction into Auzoux's work and career, as well as a inventory of some of Obscura Antique's many charms.
Above images: Assorted models of Louis Thomas Jérôme Auzoux, most from the wonderful Phisick Antique Medical Collection website.
4 comments:
I always enjoy visiting your blog and can't wait to see what the next post will be.
I love a good Azoux model.
Brilliant. So much detail for such a delicate medium.
I've recently discovered this blog and have been delighted every day since!!!
These are beautiful. When I look at things like this I don’t seem to reach a limit when it comes to what I absorb from them. I have an old medical skeleton that I inherited from a distant relative years ago. It still provides me with endless information.
Thanks for the good posts.
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