Routledge - Looking Through Freud's Photos - History of Psychoanalysis

Explore the personal life and history of Sigmund Freud through the lens of photography in Looking Through Freud's Photos. Part of the History of Psychoanalysis Series, this book uses snapshots and posed portraits to uncover the stories behind the man. From Freud posed against holiday pictures to his presence within large family groups or crowds of nineteenth-century scientists, these images carry a specific emotional charge that reveals much about his past. The book is structured to guide readers through different stages of his life. Earlier essays follow the traces of Freud's early years using evidence found in album photographs. Later essays use these visual records to reconstruct the stories of various family members. A notable investigation begins with an unknown photo of his half-brother, Emanuel, providing a deep look into the Manchester Freud family history. This work offers a unique way to study psychoanalytic history by looking at the visual evidence that shaped the man's world.