Haller idealised the economy of the Alps in his poem
Engraving by D. Herrliberger in the bilingual 1773 edition of Haller's poem "The Alps". Burgerbibliothek Bern.
Idealised picture of love in Haller's poem "The Alps"
Engraving by D. Herrliberger, from the 1773 bilingual edition. Burgerbibliothek Bern
Astrantia, one of the flowers poetically but accurately described in Haller's "The Alps"
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Laserpitium halleri Crantz, discovered and illustrated by Haller
Engraving of 1742 by C. F. Fritsch from drawing by C. J. Rollin, Burgerbibliothek Bern
Cirsium spinosissimum (L.) Scop. (Alpine thistle) in Haller's book of Swiss flora
Engraving of 1742 by C. F. Fritsch from drawing by C. J. Rollin, Burgerbibliothek Bern
Göttingen, the botanical garden established by Haller
Engraving of 1747 by G. D. Heumann, Burgerbibliothek Bern
Elementa physiologiae corporis humani, 8 vols. 1757-1766
Haller's groundbreaking work on human physiology
Institute for the History of Medicine, Bern University
Arteries in the head
Engraving by G. D. Heumann from drawing by C. J. Rollin. From Haller's Icones anatomicae, 8 parts 1743-1756. Institute for the History of Medicine, Bern University.
Female Siamese twins, prepared by Haller
Institute for the History of Medicine, Bern University. Photo: Oliver Menge
Sainfoin, a fodder crop promoted by Haller
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Haller medal, which is still awarded to Bernese scientists for outstanding achievements
Medal, engraved in 1754 by H. M. Mörikofer. Bern Historical Museum
Albrecht von Haller was a botanist, doctor, poet and statesman.
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