Adorn the Halls' / History of the Art Collection at Thomas Jefferson University
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Cat's Curiosities [51238921], Pahrump, NV, U.S.A.
Large book on a lovely coated stock. In 1871, alumnus Dr. Samuel Gross called on his fellow alumni to "adorn the halls" of the university with portraits of the great practitioners of medicine, and that tradition has continued to the present time. (Book's title begins with a set of quotation marks, which the ABE computer will probably delete.) Most of the holdings illustrated here are, indeed, portraits, Unfortunately, with the exception of a 16-page central color section, most of the photographic illustrations are in black & white. 725 pp. including index. This is a heavy, 5-pound (2.5 kilo) book. We would rather not mail overseas. A NOTE TO OUR OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS: While we welcome offshore orders, heavy books present a special problem. We ship our books in boxes, and all international boxes of more than 4 lbs. must now travel by air, "Priority Mail." This book is thus likely to cost something on the order of $54 to ship overseas. While we rebate overage above actual shipping costs, overseas buyers should not order this book or other heavy books unless they're willing to approve and pay the requisite "Priority" shipping. Price iof this book now reduced from $35. Books.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Moonlit City.
On March 11, 1871 Samuel D. Gross, M.D., the internationally celebrated surgeon and author, entreated fellow Jefferson alumni to "adorn the halls" with portraits of those who had "devoted their lives to the service of the school," and thus "inspire the pupil with ambition to excel in great and noble works." This clarion call to emulate European medical and scientific institutions by memorializing their great men was taken up almost immediately. Thomas Eakins's masterpiece, "The Gross Clinic," is the crown jewel of the Jefferson collection. The monumental painting depicts Dr. Gross pausing during an operation in the surgical amphitheater to supervise assistants and to instruct the medical students watching from above. One hundred and twenty-five years later, Thomas Jefferson University is still securing portraits, accepting art donations and bequests, and exhibiting art works effectively. By manifesting an appreciation for the power of art to teach, inspire, and enlighten, the university continues to honor Gross's profound idea. The Jefferson collection is diverse enough to trace a meaningful history of public portrait trends in late-nineteenth and twentieth-century Philadelphia. "ADORN THE HALLS" begins with an analysis of the art collection and its significant effect on the Jefferson spirit. This is followed by an historical survey tracing the collection's chronological development. Highlights include Ms. Berkowitz's discoveries about Thomas Eakins's connections with Jefferson Medical College and historical aspects of "The Gross Clinic," especially while on exhibit at the Philadelphia Centennial of 1876. The final chapters treat nonmedical art objects, and European medicine featuring selections from the rare book collection. The 725-page book contains black and white photographs of 429 paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, architecture, prints, drawings, and photographs (several with closeup details), and full color illustrations of 28 art objects. The hard cloth cover is stamped in gold, and the dust jacket features "The Gross Clinic." There are indices of portrait subjects, nonportraits, and artists and makers. Hardcover, Edition: 1, Label: Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University, Product group: Book, Published: 1999-11-30, Studio: Thomas Jefferson University, Sales rank: 3279463.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, HPB Inc. TX, Dallas, [RE:5].
Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, and may not include cd-rom or access codes. Customer service is our top priority! Hardcover.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Riverow Bookshop, INC ABAA.
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, ExtremelyReliable, TX, Richmond, [RE:3].
Hardcover.