Anatomical model, superficial dissection of a male trunk and head
Maker
1. Karl Schultz
2. Heinrich Wilhelm Gottfried von Waldeyer (b.1836, d.1921)
3. Hans Virchow (b.1852, d.1940)
Date
1892
Description
Plaster anatomical model, made in Berlin, 1892. Sculpted by Karl Schultz, overseen by Berlin anatomists Hans Virchow (the son of legendary German physician Rudolph Virchow) and Wilhelm Waldeyer. "Perhaps stretching out in his study to read of the public exploits of anatomists or amidst the collection of teaching models at Berlin University, Hans was struck with inspiration. For collaborating with his head of department and personal friend of his father, Professor Wilhelm Waldeyer, an anatomical model was conceived that would communicate the higher ideals of modern medicine. Sculpted by artist Karl Schultz as stoic and purposeful, the partially flayed man is an impressive tribute to the progress of nineteenth century medicine. With the excellent names of Virchow and Waldeyer associated with the project, the Brothers Micheli, well known for their production of Wagner and Mozart piano busts became responsible for the manufacture and distribution." - Spencer, Lucy, 'The artist’s knife: The art and science of plaster anatomical models at the Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology' 2005.
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