Anatomical Model of a Human

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A papier-mâché anatomical model of a human. Louis Thomas Jérôme Auzoux (1797–1880) was a French doctor and anatomist. Due to a shortage of cadavers for dissections, he began working on the materials to make models. He had his first success in 1825 when he produced a model of 180cm tall, with more than 60 detachable pieces. He later opened a workshop specialising in anatomical models. Studying human anatomy is a crucial part of medical training. Wax models were expensive and fragile, so not ideal for repetitive handling. Auzoux's secret formula of papier-mâché (paper pulp) allowed him to make cheaper and more robust models for medical students.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Cambridge

Title

Anatomical Model of a Human

Date

1837–1920

Medium

papier-mâché

Measurements

H 138 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

Wh. 6361

Acquisition method

purchased, 2007

Work type

Sculpture

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