Historical Anatomical Illustrations

Engravings and illustrations of anatomical structures from different historical periods, providing insight into early scientific studies.

Anatomical details of certain parts of the Echidna Soyeux from Van Diemen's Island. Published in Paris by J. Tastu between 1830 and 1835. The engraving measures 53 x 34 cm
Anatomical details of certain parts of the Echidna Soyeux from Van Diemen's Island. Published in Paris by J. Tastu between 1830 and 1835. The engraving measures 53 x 34 cm
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Lace coral, Alveopora retipora (Netted madrepore, Madrepora retepora). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, London, 1806.
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A comparison between smallpox and cowpox pustules on the 14th and 15th days of the disease. Chromolithograph, 1896, after G. Kirtland.
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Round basin; Architectura Curiosa Nova. The basin is decorated with lobes and attached around a column. The water flows into the basin via nine pipes. Leaf 3 from part III of a series consisting of 226 sheets, spread over four books, each with its own title sheet.
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Vertebra, human body, drawing.
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Common Crassatella
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Section of the eye. Colour lithograph by F. Foedisch, 1875.
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The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, or complete cabinet of the curiosities and beauties of nature. London., A beautifully detailed illustration of a Jacobine shell, showcasing its distinctive shape and intricate patterns. The shell features radiating lines and alternating colors, including soft pastels and vibrant stripes that accentuate its curved surface. Below the shell, the title 'Jacobine Shell' is elegantly inscribed along with the publication details, indicating it was published in 1799 by Harrison Graft. The overall design highlights the natural beauty and complexity of this marine organism, drawing attention to its unique texture and form.
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Bones of an ox; Hassen pan from a very large os, with the bones of the horns. Bones that were washed up during the flood of 1809 in which large parts of Central Netherlands flooded.
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Carved flint stones found by Moreau in Tunes, Africa. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1888
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Diagram showing the insertion of a Zephir cap, using a metal instrument which resembles a pair of silver tongs Date: 1905
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Octuagesimaprima tabula, Godefridi Bidloo, medicinae doctoris and chirurgi, Anatomia humani corporis: centum and quinque tabulis, per artificiosiss. G. de Lairesse ad vivum delineatis, demonstrata, veterum recentiorumque inventis explicata plurimisque hactenus non detectis, illustrata, Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711, Engraving, 1685
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Skeleton of the Megatherium next to a human skeleton. Etching by W. H. Lizars.
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Scalp diseases Porrigo crustacea and P. furfuracea, and skin diseases Ecthyma vulgaris and E. luridum, ulcerative pyoderma of the skin caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pyogenes. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by John Pass from John Wilkes' "Encyclopedia Londinensis," J. Adlard, London, 1822.
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Quack Doctor, G. W. Stevens in His Lecture on Heads October 10, 1793 Attributed to Isaac Cruikshank British, Scottish. Quack Doctor, G. W. Stevens in His Lecture on Heads 391908
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A spherical marine animal. Etching.
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Exhibition display. Moving to Mars at The Design Museum, London, United Kingdom. Architect: N/A, 2019.
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Ox's teeth: seven figures showing the stages of development in the teeth of oxes of different ages. Coloured etching, ca. 1860.
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Left, methods of dividing the frenum of the tongue; right, breasts with breast cancer and a rectilinear cicatrix after the cure. Engraving with etching by R. Parr.
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A variety of rotatoria (protozoa). Line block.
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Two sections of diseased liver. Coloured aquatint by W. Say after F. R. Say for Richard Bright, 1827.
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Brain of a person with Down's syndrome. Process print.
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Prints of the Brain and the Heart. Around 1735 Jan lAdmiral printed several remarkable anatomical prints in colour, among others on commission for the celebrated physician Frederik Ruysch. For his illustrations of the cerebral membrane (the skull of an unborn child) and a human heart he experimented with ever different colours, and made various versions of them. The objective was to provide medical practitioners with the most precise and realistic images possible.
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First aid in cases of misfortune, Praktischer Hausschatz der Heilkunde, II. volume, 1930, Heinrich Killinger, Nordhausen
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Turtle and snake eggs. Black-white drawing of two types of eggs. With inscription. Part from Jan Brandes, DL sketchbook. 2 (1808), p. 88.
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Precious metals including silver with calcite, silver with kongsbergite, hexahedral silver crystal, dendritic silver, antimony silver, argentite and pyrargyrite. Chromolithograph from Dr. Aldolph Kenngott's "Mineralogy" section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schubert's "Naturgeschichte," Schreiber, Munich, 1886.
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Dissections of a diseased liver and gall bladder: two figures. Chromolithograph by W. Gummelt, ca. 1897.
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A diseased intestine and mesentery, showing signs of cholera asiatica. Chromolithograph by W. Gummelt, ca. 1897.
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A. Vesalius, De humani corporis fabrica,
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Nell' Oasi di Siuwah, Photomechanical process, 1889, Nell' Oasi di Siuwah (da fotografie e schizzi dell'ingegnere Luigi Robecchi-Bricchetti), from L'illustrazione italiana, 1889, vol. 16, pt. 2, p. 29.
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A, review, of, the, Primates, New York, American, museum, of, natural, history, 1912, primates, A collection of detailed illustrations showcasing the profiles of various monkey species. The images present five distinct specimens, each labeled with their respective scientific names. The first specimen, Lassiphoea albertogutata, presents a unique facial structure. The second and third specimens, labeled as Lassiphoea kolbi hinde and Miopithecus talapoin respectively, highlight variations in hair patterns and facial features. The fourth and fifth specimens, identified as Lassiphoea dana and Erythrocebus patas, exhibit further differences in morphology and coloration. This educational piece emphasizes the diversity among primate species.
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Three chalk studies by an anonymous artist showing male torso anatomy on reddish yellow primed paper with white heighted areas, enhanced with ink on reverse, highlighting musculature and form.
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Hydnora africana Thunb., draughtsman: Robert Jacob Gordon, Oct-1777 - Mar-1786, paper, brush, h 660 mm × w 480 mm, h 277 mm × w 195 mm
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Diagram of a worm
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Anatomical image XI, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1680 - 1688
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A, monograph, of, the, British, nudibranchiate, Mollusca, London, 1845-1910, Great Britain, mollusks, nudibranchia, A collection of intricate illustrations showcasing various types of dental structures and anatomical features. The detailed designs are organized in rows, depicting multiple shapes and configurations, likely representing different species or variations within a specific group. Each illustration emphasizes the unique characteristics of the structures, highlighting the diversity in form and function. The overall arrangement suggests a systematic study, possibly related to anatomy, biology, or taxonomy, aimed at providing insight into the morphological differences among the subjects depicted.
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Muscles of the horse. Engraving by C. Grignion after F. Sartorius for J. Bridges, 1772.
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F. W. Bolgiano, seedsmen, have won confidence for ten years. Washington, D.C, F.W. Bolgiano, 1899, vegetables, fruit, seeds, catalogs, garden tools, nurseries, horticulture, bulbs, plants, garden stories, in bloom, The page features a vintage display of various vegetables, prominently showcasing cauliflower and carrots. It highlights two distinct types of cauliflowerEarly Snow Ball and Crawfords Early White Heartwith descriptions emphasizing their characteristics and cultivation tips. Below, a detailed illustration of two carrot varieties, Pride of the Market and Early Ox Heart, presents their physical attributes alongside recommendations for successful growth. The layout reflects historical agricultural documentation, aimed at informing and guiding gardeners in their cultivation endeavors.
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Illustration from a Japanese anatomical and medical text 'Complete notes on the dissection of cadavers' by Shinnin Kawaguchi, 1736-1811. Illustration by Shukuya Aoki published 1772.
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Foetus in breech birth position with belly and umbilical cord presenting into the vagina. Copperplate engraving by Andrew Bell after an illustration by Jan van Rymsdyk from William Smellie's A Set of Anatomical Tables, Charles Elliot, Edinburgh, 1780.
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History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Bangala indigenous. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1890. Spain.
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Plate XVII. Results of excisions of the head of the humerus. American Civil War (1861-65).
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The image features four distinct depictions on one page. At the top, a Sea dragon (Trachinus draco) is illustrated, measuring 4.2 x 15 cm. Below it, in the upper middle section, are Nereis or other polychaet worms, shown at 2.3 x 13.8 cm. The middle section depicts a Sea torpedo (Torpedo torpedo) at 7 x 10 cm. Finally, at the bottom, the flesh of a viper (Coluber aegyptius; Coluber ammodyle...) is displayed, measuring 6 x 15.2 cm. The artwork is attributed to Mîrzâ Bâqir, dating from 1889 to 1890, possibly created in Tehran or Mashhad
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Plate XVIII. Results of excisions of the head of the humerus. American Civil War (1861-65).
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Two mummies, one exposed in its coffin, and the other enclosed in its coffin : also some hieroglyphs, ancient script and other antiquities. Date: 1836
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'DOIGTIERS CHATOUILLEUX' aka French Ticklers : 'The device covers the finger and serves admirably to amuse the visited person' Date: early 20th century