Jean-Martin Charcot (1825-1893) was a French neurologist and professor of anatomical pathology He established neurologic clinic at Salpêtrière Hospital where he worked and taught for many years. As a clinician, he contributed to the development of systematic neurological examination and is remembered for his work on hypnosis and hysteria. Though the latter was later refuted, he significantly influenced development of the fields of neurology, psychology and psychiatry. Among his many famous students was Sigmund Freud, whose interest in the psychological origins of neurosis might have originated from Charcot’s use of hypnosis in studying hysteria.
- Medal
Bronze. France 1900. Signed. Posthumous. Issued in Charcot’s honor by his pupils and admirers on the seventy-fifth anniversary of his birth
- Size
68 mm
- Artist
Frédéric Charles Victor de Vernon (1858-1912), contemporary French sculptor and medallist, born in Paris. He studied at the die-engraving workshop of Paulin Tasset. After he entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, he became a pupil of the sculptor Cavelier, and medallists J.C. Chaplain and L.O. Roty. In 1907, Vernon gained the Medal of Honor in sculpture, which was rarely awarded to medallists. (Forrer 6, 235)
- Obverse
Nude bust to right; below F•VERNON; along edge DOCTEUR J•M•CHARCOT•
- Reverse
In field, top and at left, in six parallel lines with a dash between the second and third and the fifth and sixth lines, A/ J•M•CHARCOT / SES ELEVES / ET SES / ADMIRATEURS / 1825-1893; below, an upright torch over a branch of laurel, tied and bound with ribbons.
- Edge
Paris mint mark (cornucopia) and BRONZE incused
- Ref
Freeman 97; Storer 599
