Historical Medical Illustrations

Old medical sketches featuring organs, human skull abnormalities, and other anatomical studies in monochrome tones, depicting historical biological research.

Reproduction of necklace design, Necklace design, draughtsman: Mathieu Lauweriks, Nov-1912, paper, h 314 mm × w 256 mm

Diceros bicornis bicornis (rhino), organs in or after 1778 drawing Tripe and liver; the tongue and spleen of a black rhino (Diceros bicornis); Bottom half of folded leaf with the first two organs, upper half with the last two organs are upside down. paper. ink. watercolor (paint). pencil. chalk brush / brush / pen

Netherlands, Weissenbruch, Isaac, Human skull with an abnormality, print, prints, height 55 mm, width 87 mm, Dutch, 1826-08-27 - 1912-11-13, print maker, printmaker, 1836 - 1912, paper, papier, houtgravure

Design for a chandelier, 1896 Leaf 30 Recto from a sketchbook with 44 sheets. paper. chalk Chandelier, a candlestick

Human bone with a deviation, Isaac Weissenbruch, 1836 - 1912 print Netherlands paper bones in general (human body). diseases

Engraving from Micrographia, 1665, by Robert Hooke.

Schelp, Mitra Papal, Wenceslaus Hollar, 1644 - 1652 print Antwerp paper etching molluscs (+ shell, snail-shell etc.)

Netherlands, Weissenbruch, Isaac, Human skull with an abnormality, print, prints, height 52 mm, width 87 mm, Dutch, 1826-08-27 - 1912-11-13, print maker, printmaker, 1836 - 1912, paper, papier, houtgravure

Reproduction of necklace design, Necklace design, draughtsman: Mathieu Lauweriks, Nov-1912, paper, h 314 mm × w 256 mm

Histoire naturelle des Iles Canaries, Paris, Bethune, editeur, 1836-1850, botany, Canary Islands, natural history, pictorial works, plants, The illustration showcases an intricate study of a botanical specimen, featuring a large, elongated plant with prominent, serrated leaves extending outward. Each leaf is detailed with a variety of textures, highlighting their unique shapes and contours. Surrounding the main plant illustration are various smaller sketches, possibly depicting different parts or related species, emphasizing the botanical complexity. Additionally, subtle annotations and numbers indicate specific details, contributing to an educational exploration of plant anatomy. The overall composition reflects a blend of artistic rendering and scientific observation.

Zoologie. Névroptères. Libellules.. Prints, Illustrations. 1809. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Dragonflies, Insects , Egypt

Andrometer. No. 3. April 8th 1865 Man stands in body measuring instrument. 1865. Drawings. Manuscripts and Archives Division. United States , History , Civil War, 1861-1865

White planaria, Planaria lactea. Illustration drawn by George Shaw. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," London, 1800.

Description: Archaeological excavations at Athit, 1920s. Location: Athit, Palestine Date: 1920-1929

Netherlands, Weissenbruch, Isaac, Human bone with an abnormality, print, prints, height 106 mm, width 85 mm, Dutch, 1826-08-27 - 1912-11-13, print maker, printmaker, 1836 - 1912, paper, papier, houtgravure

Schelp, Harpa Major, Wenceslaus Hollar, 1644 - 1652 print Antwerp paper etching molluscs (+ shell, snail-shell etc.)

Plant Identification Miscellaneous - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

A history of British fossil reptiles, London, Cassell & Company Limited, 1849-1884, Great Britain, paleontology, fossils, reptiles, fossil, fossil stories, arthropod, An illustration depicting the dorsal view of a turtle shell, specifically the species Trionyx Burchelli. The intricate details of the shell are highlighted, showcasing its unique texture and pattern. The numbered labels indicate specific areas of interest for study or reference, emphasizing the anatomical features. The overall composition provides a clear representation suitable for scientific examination or educational purposes related to herpetology and turtle morphology.

A monograph of the British nudibranchiate Mollusca, London, 1845-1910, Great Britain, mollusks, nudibranchia, This illustration showcases a detailed study of various skeletal structures, highlighting the intricate shapes and forms of bones. The arrangement features multiple rows of vertebrae, ribs, and other skeletal components, each carefully labeled for anatomical reference. The precision of the lines emphasizes the unique characteristics and variations in each element, making it a valuable resource for understanding comparative anatomy. The overall layout presents a systematic exploration of skeletal morphology, aimed at educational purposes in fields such as biology and paleontology.

Microscopic recording of arachnodiscus diatoms, 190 times enlarged, Marinus Pieter Filbri, 1887 - 1888 photograph This photo is part of an album. Netherlands paper albumen print algae, seaweed Netherlands

Bone of a deer, Ville de Paris, c. 1864 - in or before 1869 photomechanical print paper photolithography palaeontology. animals (+ skeleton of an animal)

Photograph of a document by Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci document. Anonymous photography. Draw on albuminum paper.

Catalecta Botanica, Lipsiae, I.G. Muller, 1797-1806, botany, pictorial works, plants, The illustration showcases two distinct scientific diagrams. The upper section displays a cluster of fine, delicate lines radiating outward, representing the intricate details of a biological structure, possibly a plant or an organism. The lower section features a symmetrical design with a central axis and branching segments, indicating a detailed study of a specific anatomical feature, likely related to the same organism or an associated species. These diagrams are labeled clearly, suggesting a focus on research or classification in a scientific context.

$Human bone with a break, Isaac Weissenbruch, 1836 - 1912 print Netherlands paper bones in general (human body). fractures of bones$

Zoophytes: 1.- 9. Physsophore blanche. N.; 10.- 18. Physsophore intermédiaire. N.; 19.- 21. Physsophore australe. N.; 22.- 24. Physsophore discoïde. N.. Dumont d'Urville, Jules-Sébastien-César, 1790-1842. Prints. 1830 - 1835. General Research Division

Zoologie. Hyménoptères. Cercèris, Philanthes.. 1805 - 1812. Prints, Illustrations. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Insects , Egypt

Sun seems to turn around the earth faster in winter than in summer, Sébastien Leclerc (I), 1706 print Numbered at the top right: 35. print maker: Francepublisher: Paris paper etching sun as celestial body. earth, world as celestial body. winter, 'Hyems'; 'Inverno' (Ripa). summer, 'Aestas'; 'Estate' (Ripa)

Three photos of insect wings, Ernst Heeger, c. 1856 photograph Three micropoles of wings in the group of drilling flying cardboard. photographic support salted paper print insects

Das Kopfskelet der Urodelen, Leipzig, W. Engelmann, 1877. Anatomy, Salamanders, Skull, This illustration features a detailed study of various skull structures, showcasing different anatomical aspects and characteristics. Each section highlights intricate features and diagrams, labeled with numbers to correspond to specific parts. The arrangement includes top views, side views, and cross-sections, emphasizing the complexity of the biological forms. Various textures and shading contribute to the visual understanding of the specimen. The overall composition serves as an educational resource for studying comparative anatomy, possibly related to zoology or paleontology.

Sketch of an aquarium. .

Anatomical study of a human heart, Jan L'Admiral (attributed to), 1700 - 1750 print paper. ink counterproof heart. other anatomical details

Netherlands, Weissenbruch, Isaac, Human bone with an abnormality, print, prints, height 75 mm, width 99 mm, Dutch, 1826-08-27 - 1912-11-13, print maker, printmaker, 1836 - 1912, paper, papier, houtgravure

Two molars of a trunk animal, c. 1860 - in or before 1869 photomechanical print Franceparisprinter: ParisPublisher: ParisParis paper photolithography palaeontology. animals (+ skeleton of an animal) France

Figures, 1875 Leaf 33 Verso from a sketchbook with 38 sheets. paper. pencil anatomy (non-medical)

Engraving from Micrographia, 1665, by Robert Hooke.

Journal of Botany, British and Foreign London Robert Hardwicke 1863-1942 Botany Great Britain Periodicals Plants Fungi, The illustration depicts a detailed botanical study of Cycas taitungensis, showcasing its distinct features. Prominently featured is the spiky, ornate leaf structure, which exhibits a mixture of elongated fronds and pronounced serrations along the edges. The drawing highlights varying textures, with fine lines detailing the surface of the leaves. In addition to the main stem, smaller sections of the plant, including cross-sections and additional fronds, are presented for clarity and study. This representation emphasizes the intricate beauty and complexity of the cycad species, valuable for both scientific and aesthetic appreciation.

Zoologie. Névroptères. Ascalaphes, Fourmilions, Hémérobes.. Prints, Illustrations. 1809. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Insects , Egypt

Callorhynchus antarcticus, 22 November 1891, maker unknown.

$Human wrist with a fracture in the bone, Isaac Weissenbruch, 1836 - 1912 print Netherlands paper carpus and metacarpus, parts of the hand. fractures of bones$

Muscles, c. 1751 Page 7 from a sketchbook with 158 pages. paper. chalk legs. anatomical model of the muscles, muscle-man, 'écorché'

Microscopic absorption of the cross -section of a spine, enlarged 25 times, Marinus Pieter Filbri, 1887 - 1888 photograph This photo is part of an album. Netherlands paper albumen print plants; vegetation Netherlands

Microscopic absorption of diatoms, 620 times enlarged, Marinus Pieter Filbri, 1887 - 1888 photograph This photo is part of an album. Netherlands paper albumen print algae, seaweed Netherlands

Two infusions, print maker: Jacob van Rees, (mentioned on object), Utrecht, 1881, paper, etching, engraving

Metropolitan Water Works Miscellaneous, biological laboratory, organisms, diatomaceae and desinidieau, Mass., ca. 1892 , waterworks, microorganisms, photomicrographs

Sutures of the skull, human body, drawing.

Views of the Great Comet of the Year 1811. C/1811 F1. Moment it entered the atmosphere at its perihelion in Ursa Major on 10 September (1), and at its perigee above the Corona Borealis on 15 October (2). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Carl Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1810. A 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with almost 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.

Schelp, tibia Melanocheilus, Wenceslaus Hollar, 1644 - 1652 print Antwerp paper etching molluscs (+ shell, snail-shell etc.)

A history of British fossil reptiles, London, Cassell & Company Limited, 1849-1884, Great Britain, paleontology, fossils, reptiles, fossil, fossil stories, arthropod, The illustration features a detailed anatomical study of a turtle's shell, specifically depicting the dorsal view of a species identified as Platemyx bullockii. The shell is composed of various segments, labeled with letters that correspond to different parts and structures. The intricate lines and textures highlight the unique morphology of the shell, showcasing its protective function and the arrangement of scutes. This scientific rendering emphasizes the careful observation and classification typical in zoological studies of reptiles.

Atlas d'anatomie comparée des invertébrés, Paris, Doin, 1890, anatomy, worms, arthropoda, invertebrates, mollusks, cnidaria, echinodermata, ctenophora, protozoans, mesozoa, anatomy, comparative, A detailed illustration of various anatomical structures of mollusks, showcasing labeled diagrams that highlight important features of their anatomy. This includes representations of the shell, muscular system, and internal organs, with specific annotations pointing to structures such as the siphon, foot, and mantle. The visual elements are designed to aid in the understanding of mollusk physiology and classification. Each part is clearly numbered and explained, emphasizing the complexity and diversity within molluscan anatomy.

Grasses - W. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

X-ray of a lobster. Prof. Dotterweich (German, active 1860s - 1870s)

Human bone with a deviation, Isaac Weissenbruch, 1836 - 1912 print Netherlands paper bones in general (human body). diseases

$Human wrist with a fracture in the bone, Isaac Weissenbruch, 1836 - 1912 print Netherlands paper carpus and metacarpus, parts of the hand. fractures of bones$

Muscles of the arm and shoulder, c. 1930 Leaf 8 Verso from a sketchbook with 13 sheets. paper. pencil anatomical model of the muscles, muscle-man, 'écorché'. arm raised upward

1, a. Skull of the Morse (fossil), seen nearly in front, (Trichecus virgianus), b. View of the upper jaw teeth of the same. 2. Skull of the Sable (Mustela martes). 3, a. Jaw teeth of the Trogontherium fossil, b. Lower jaw of the same.. De Kay, James E. (James Ellsworth), 1792-1851. Prints, Illustrations. 1842 - 1844. Rare Book Division

Grasses - W. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Drawings of Tree Parts - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Boleet (Boletus), Anselm Boote de Boodt, 1596 - 1610 drawing Boleet, possibly Eekkoordjesbrood. Numbered at the top right: 364. Part of the fourth album with drawings of flowers and mushrooms. Eleventh of twelve albums with drawings of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanation in Dutch, Latin and French. draughtsman: Praagdraughtsman: Delft paper. watercolor (paint). deck paint. chalk. ink brush / pen mushrooms

Iceberg. Leaf 31 Recto from a sketchbook with 35 blades meant during the expedition to Nova Zembla in 1880.

Icones of Japanese algae, v.2 Tokyo, Kazamashobo 1907-1942, algae, botany, Japan, pictorial works, Woodshole, Chaetomorpha spiralis, Kintaro Okamura, The illustration features various forms and structures of the organism Chactomorphus asperis Okam. It includes a range of shapes and textures, showcasing long, serpentine forms alongside more rounded and segmented bodies. The labeled segments, numbered for reference, exhibit the organism's distinctive characteristics, highlighting its complexity and diversity. The layout organizes the different forms, allowing for a comparative study of their morphology and anatomy, providing insight into the species' biological classification and unique features.

Tobacco magazines (left, center, right), in or before 1898 photomechanical print Part of album with heliogravures of Sumatra's East Coast. Medanmünchen paper tobacco Sumatra

Mushrooms, Theo Van Hoytema, 1873 - 1917 drawing cardboard. ink pen mushrooms

Zoologie. Poissons du Nil. Hétérobranches. Détails anatomiques.. Prints, Illustrations. 1809. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Fish, Anatomy

Etching and copper engraving from 1580-1620 showing studies of eyes, feet, and torsos, illustrating anatomical observation and late sixteenth- to early seventeenth-century engraving techniques.

Entomology watercolour watercolours, works on paper

Mollusques: 1.- 3. Doris violacée. (Nouv-Hollande.); 4.- 7. Doris orangée (Nouv-Hollande.); 8.- 11. Doris galonnée (Île-de-france.); 12. 13. Doris sale (Île-de-France.); 14.- 17. Doris emfumée (Île-de-France.).. Dumont d'Urville, Jules-Sébastien-César, 1790-1842. Prints. 1830 - 1835. General Research Division

Zoologie. Hyménoptères. Pompiles.. 1805. Prints, Illustrations. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Insects , Egypt

Extinct fossil fish Thryssops, and shells Patella papyracea, Inoceramus gryphoides and Monotis inaequivalvis. Handcoloured lithograph by an unknown artist from Dr. F.A. Schmidt's "Petrefactenbuch," published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr. Schmidt's "Book of Petrification" introduced fossils and palaeontology to both the specialist and general reader.

The intestines and rumen of a half-washed hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), on the left two drawings next to/beneath each other, on the right a large drawing, Hippopotamus amphibius (Hippopotamus), stomachs and intestines., draughtsman: Robert Jacob Gordon, c. 1778 - 1779, paper, brush, pen, h 660 mm × w 480 mm, h 316 mm × w 405 mm, h 157 mm × w 207 mm, h 158 mm × w 198 mm

Mollusca 239-242. see Notes. De Kay, James E. (James Ellsworth), 1792-1851. Prints, Illustrations. 1842 - 1844. Rare Book Division

Pink wing horn (Gigas strombus). Pink wing horn. Numbered at the top right: 12. Part of the sixth album with drawings of fish, shells and insects. Sixth of twelve albums with drawings of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanation in Dutch, Latin and French.

Architecture: various ways of cutting materials to cover a roof. Engraving by E. Turrell, 1847.

Muscles of the arm: four figures. Pencil drawing, 1804/1815().

Entomology watercolour watercolours, works on paper

Journal of Botany British and Foreign London Robert Hardwicke 1863-1942 Botany Great Britain Periodicals Plants Fungi, The illustration features various microscopic structures of *Stictysphen Decasani* G. Merr. It includes detailed representations of cellular arrangements, showcasing their intricate textures and patterns. The top left section showcases a branching, tree-like formation, while the adjacent sections present distinct circular formations, each exhibiting various sizes and intricacies in their cellular organization. These detailed depictions are essential for understanding the biological characteristics and classifications of the species.

Microscopical appearance of the undistended part of the left fallopian tube from a case of double hydrosalpinx

Jacobsthal Johann Eduard (1839-1902), Cryptocoryna (1882): Plan content N.N. detected. Tusche watercolor on the box, 49.2 x 66.6 cm (including scan edges)

Design for Salt and Pepservaten, Mathieu Lauweriks, 1913 drawing. photograph paper. ink. pencil salt-cellar, salt-shaker. spice-box

Situationsplan der Umgebungen von This und Abydos; Generalplan der Ruinen von El Amarna. 1849 - 1856. Lepsius, Richard, 1810-1884. Cartographic. Prints. General Research Division. Egypt , Antiquities, Abydos (Egypt : Extinct city), Tell el-Amarna (Egypt), Ruins

Insects: Forest Insects - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Zoologie. Echinodermes. Holothuries.. 1809 - 1810. Prints, Illustrations. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Invertebrates, Holothurians

Design for links and closure of a necklace. .

London, Sprague & Co., The mayor of Preston's Chain, chain of office of the mayor of Preston, recto - printed, photomechanical print, page, photographs, photographically illustrated books, Alfred Gilbert, ARA Sculptor, The Architectural Illustration Society. Second Series Plate No119., height 230 mm, width 178 mm, photographer, 1884 - 1889, paper, photolithography, maker, manufacturer

Zoologie. Annélides. Léodices, Aglaures, Oenones, Bdelles, Planaires.. Prints, Illustrations. 1809. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Worms

Design for a jewelry box. Design for a jewelry box.

Leipzig, Klinkhardt, Friedrich Julius, Berlin, Günther, Carl, Six microscopic photographs of bacteria, including the anthrax bacterium, recto - printed, photomechanical print, page, photographs, photographically illustrated books, 25. Milzbrandbacillifäden with spores. Hanging gelatine tropes. 500:1. 26. Milzbrandbacillifäden with spores. Agar culture. Deckglass preparation. Fuchsin. 1000:1. 27. Milzbrandbacillifäden with spores. Agar culture. Deckglass preparation. The spores with Fuchsin, the superimposed bacillus substance manufactured with methylenblue. 1000:1. 28. Bacillus des maligen Edemas. Meerschweiden. Edema fluidity. Deckglasausstrichpräparat. Methylenblau. 1000:1. 29. Bacilli de malignant Edema. Colonien im Innern von Traubenzuckergelatine, 44 Stunden nach Vertheilung von Oedemsaft der Maus in dem Nährboden. 1:1. 30. Tetanus bacillus with spores. Agar culture. Deckglassrockenpräparat. Fuchsin. 1000:1.., Table V., height 242 mm, width 165 mm, photographer, 1880 - 1890, paper

Zoologie. Echinodermes. Holothuries.. 1805 - 1812. Prints, Illustrations. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Invertebrates, Holothurians

LEONARDO DA VINCI Sketches of wings for flying machines Date: circa 1500

Brain of a pilchard: figure showing a dissection of the brain. Watercolour and ink with pencil, possibly by D. Gascoigne Lillie, ca. 1905.

Study, 1834 - 1903 Page 18 Recto from a sketchbook with 34 sheets. paper. pencil

Thèbes. Memnonium Ramesseum. Plan topographique de divers monumens située au nord du tombeau d'Osymandyas. Cartographic. Maps, Topographic maps. 1812. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Ramesseum (Thebes, Egypt), Egypt

Cyperaceae and briofite - SHEET 230 / A. Author: CELESTINO MUTIS (1732-1808). Location: JARDIN BOTANICO-DIBUJOS. MADRID. SPAIN.

Description: Archaeological excavations at Athit, 1920s. Location: Athit, Palestine Date: 1920-1929

Hardwood Defoliators - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Drawings of Tree Parts - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Fangs, choose and bone from a hippopotamus; 1 et 4, Canins d'Hippopotame 2 et 3, molares et phalange d'Hippopotame 1/1 Nature. .

BOOK CYPERACEAS-SHEET 213. Author: CELESTINO MUTIS (1732-1808). Location: JARDIN BOTANICO-DIBUJOS. MADRID. SPAIN.

Fossil of a crinoid; William Hart (British, active Birmingham, England 1860s); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Illustrations, of, Orchidaceous, Plants, from, sketches, prepared, between, 1792, and, 1832, London, James, Ridgeway, and, Sons, 1830, 38, orchidaceae, orchids, pictorial, works, This illustration presents an intricate study of various plant reproductive structures. It features detailed depictions of flower anatomy, including stamens, pistils, and various types of pollen grains. Each numbered section highlights specific elements, showcasing the diversity in floral design and reproductive strategies. The meticulous detailing emphasizes the biology of fertilization and plant lifecycles, serving as a scientific reference for understanding plant morphology and reproduction.

A case of Scurvy Description: Page from the journal of Henry Walsh Mahon showing the effects of scurvy, from his time aboard HM Convict Ship Barrosa. Date: 1841/2 illustration, navy, scurvy, admiralty

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