The staircase leading to the first floor of the building
where Freud lived and worked for more than forty years (1891-1938).
where Freud lived and worked for more than forty years (1891-1938).
The staircase leading to the first floor of the building.
ROOM # 1
The hallway as it looks today
The hallway seen in a photo from 1938.
The name outside the door:
Professor Doctor Freud, consultations 3-4 p.m.
The name outside the door:
Prof. Dr. Freud.
ROOM # 2
The sitting room with a sofa group.
The sitting room was used for informal meetings with colleagues.
The walls of the sitting room are decorated with numerous pictures and posters.
ROOM # 3
The room with the famous couch.
This room was used for consultations with patients.
The exhibition in the room with the famous couch.
The exhibition in the room with the famous couch.
Pictures illustrating the life of Sigmund Freud.
A clipping from the French newspaper France-Soir, 25 September 1939.
The headline says: "The famous Freud died this morning, in exile, in England."
The news report is dated 24 September. Freud died the previous day: 23 September.
The news report is dated 24 September. Freud died the previous day: 23 September.
This picture taken in 1938 shows the famous couch.
When Freud and his family were forced to emigrate in 1938,
he was able to take some of his furniture (including the famous couch) with him.
Today it is on display in the Freud Museum in London.
When Freud and his family were forced to emigrate in 1938,
he was able to take some of his furniture (including the famous couch) with him.
Today it is on display in the Freud Museum in London.
Detail of the picture from 1938 which shows the famous couch.
This picture taken in 1938 shows several items on the wall.
Notice the ancient relief, which shows a female figure.
The ancient relief has been returned to the museum.
A historical photo of the building in Berggasse 19 where Freud lived and worked
for more than forty years (1891-1938).
ROOM # 4
The exhibition in Freud's study
The exhibition in Freud's study
This picture which shows Freud in his study was taken in 1938.
A modern copy of Freud's chair which was especially designed for him
The exhibition in Freud's study
This picture taken in 1938 shows some of the numerous items that were on display in Freud's study.
Freud travelled widely and he was an avid collector. He had more than
3,000 small sculptures in his collection.
Freud travelled widely and he was an avid collector. He had more than
3,000 small sculptures in his collection.
This picture taken in 1938 shows Freud's study.
Notice the special chair behind the desk.
Notice the special chair behind the desk.
Freud boarding an airplane. The name of the airline,
Deutsche Lufthansa, can be seen on the ladder.
This bust of Freud (1856-1939) is on display in his study.
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