Scientific Drawings and Designs

Historical sketches illustrating biological and mechanical subjects, showcasing detailed anatomical studies and design concepts across various mediums.

Tripe and the liver, tongue and spleen of a black rhino (Diceros bicornis), lower half of folded leaf with the first two organs, upper half with the last two organs lying upside down, Diceros bicornis bicornis (Rhinoceros), organs, draughtsman: Robert Jacob Gordon, in or after 2-Nov-1778, paper, brush, brush, pen, h 660 mm × w 480 mm, h 528 mm × w 429 mm
Tripe and the liver, tongue and spleen of a black rhino (Diceros bicornis), lower half of folded leaf with the first two organs, upper half with the last two organs lying upside down, Diceros bicornis bicornis (Rhinoceros), organs, draughtsman: Robert Jacob Gordon, in or after 2-Nov-1778, paper, brush, brush, pen, h 660 mm × w 480 mm, h 528 mm × w 429 mm