Traits Collection

A Phrenological Map Of The Human Brain

Phrenology bust. Phrenology was a popular pseudoscience of the nineteenth century. The basis for the theory lay in a misplaced belief that a persons character

A Phrenological Map Of The Human Brain. From Virtues Household Physician, Published London 1924

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Vitor Costa

Vase with human figure of feline traits. Ceramic. Zapotec culture (Monte Alban III). Early and Middle Classic Period (100-700 AD). Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Avarice (chromolitho)
1094392 Avarice (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Avarice. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

Graphology - the study of character through handwriting (chromolitho)
724810 Graphology - the study of character through handwriting (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Graphology - the study of character through handwriting)

The different peoples of Europe, c. 1810 (colour litho)
CHT218586 The different peoples of Europe, c.1810 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Inventive imagination (chromolitho)
1094393 Inventive imagination (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inventive imagination)

Alteration des traits et lividite du visage dans l empoisonnement aigu par l arsenic (colour litho)
5210358 Alteration des traits et lividite du visage dans l empoisonnement aigu par l arsenic (colour litho) by French School

Money trouble (chromolitho)
1094394 Money trouble (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Money trouble. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

The Ideal Husband (colour litho)
3094506 The Ideal Husband (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ideal Husband. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ms 927 Fol. 17v Theological and Cardinal Virtues, from Ethics
XIR165170 Ms 927 Fol.17v Theological and Cardinal Virtues, from Ethics, Politics and Economics by Aristotle (384-322 BC) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

The Beauty of Palmyra. C. 190-210 A. C. Limestone. Carlsberg
The Beauty of Palmyra. C. 190-210 A.C. Limestone. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Copy and Discussion of the Nations Currently at War, c. 1760 (coloured engraving)
XPH312465 Copy and Discussion of the Nations Currently at War, c.1760 (coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); Zentrales Staatsarchiv, Merseburg

Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801), Swiss physiognomist and theologian. Physiognomy is the art of reading psychological traits from physical characteristics

Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801), Swiss physiognomist and theologian. Physiognomy is the art of reading psychological traits from physical characteristics. From Essays in Physiognomy by J K Lavater

Zinc finger bound to DNA. Molecular model showing a zinc finger molecule bound (orange) to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink and green)

Personality types, caricature artwork. These caricatures exaggerate features and traits associated with personality types, such as reserved people (left) compared to expressive people (right)

Zinc finger bound to DNA C014 / 0864
Zinc finger bound to DNA. Molecular model showing a zinc finger molecule bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Albrecht von Waldstein horoscope, 1608
Albrecht von Waldstein horoscope. Cast for Bohemian military leader Albrecht von Waldstein (1583-1634, also Albrecht von Wallenstein) in 1608 when he was 25, by the astronomer Johannes Kepler

Phrenology - Traits
The skull is mapped out into areas that each relate to specific attributes or behavioural tendencies such as cautiousness & mirthfullness. Date: late 19th century

Phrenology busts, side view. Phrenology was a popular pseudoscience of the nineteenth century. The basis for the theory lay in a misplaced belief that a persons character

Mendelian inheritance in fowls, as a result of parental genes. P = parents, F & F2 = 1st and 2nd generation, D = dominant, R = recessive

Lavaters physiognomy, 19th century
Lavaters physiognomy. This posthumously published study by the Swiss poet Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801) gives 20 labelled features on a womans face, explained using physiognomy

Phrenology head. Close-up of the eye of a phrenology bust. Phrenology is the study of a persons characteristics by feeling the shape of their head

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"Exploring the Intricacies of Traits: Unveiling the Complexities Within" Delving into the depths of human nature, one can find a multitude that shape our identities. From phrenology busts to phrenological maps, these artifacts from history remind us of our endless fascination with understanding what makes us who we are. Intriguingly, a vase adorned with a human figure exhibiting feline traits serves as a reminder that even within ourselves, there exists an amalgamation of characteristics. Just like this ceramic masterpiece, we too possess various qualities that define us. Journeying through time and cultures, we encounter depictions such as "Jewish Shrewdness, " capturing the essence of specific traits attributed to different communities, and is in these diverse portrayals where we witness the rich tapestry woven by humanity's distinct features. Graphology unveils yet another facet in our exploration - character study through handwriting. The strokes on paper reveal hidden layers about individuals' personalities and their unique quirks. A chromolitho showcasing this art form reminds us that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to deciphering someone's true self. As we navigate further into this captivating realm, a lithograph titled "The Different Peoples of Europe" offers insight into how regional influences shape our behaviors and outlooks on life. Our traits become intertwined with cultural nuances, painting vivid pictures of diversity across continents. Within each individual lies an imaginative spark waiting to be ignited - inventive imagination knows no bounds. Chromolithos depicting this trait encourage us to embrace creativity as an essential aspect of being human. However, not all they can positive; some delve into darker territories like greed and avarice depicted in striking chromolithos highlighting money troubles. These cautionary reminders prompt introspection about how certain characteristics can lead down treacherous paths if left unchecked. Yet amidst it all emerges an ideal - "The Ideal Husband".