Name/Title
Phrenology bust by FowlerDescription
The assessment of character and intelligence through the examination of physical appearance is comical in one respect, though offensive regarding both race and gender in another. This “science” was taken seriously in the nineteenth century and was referred to as either phrenology or physiognomy. Phrenology, the study of facial characteristics as a reflection of personality, was created by a Viennese physician, Dr. Franz Gall (1758-1828). However, modern neuroanatomists would certainly agree that different areas of the brain are responsible for different functions and personality characteristics.Dimensions
Height
12 inWidth
6 inDepth
5 inCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Jul 25, 2026Create Date
July 25, 2026Update Date
August 8, 2026