The Human Body

Today, we look at two lithographs. The first was published by C. Hullmandel. The second was published by #Graf&Soret. Both are anatomical studies of the musculature of the human body. I believe they are plates from #TheMusclesoftheHumanBody which was published in 1836. Both of these were put to stone by #WilliamFairland and are also hand coloured.

Anatomical lithograph (shoulder) – by William Fairland
Anatomical lithograph (neck) – by William Fairland

As one can see, these lithographs are wonderfully executed, and contain minute detailing. Although not necessarily pieces of art which one might hang on one’s wall they are still excellent examples of the work being put forth to educate the doctors of that time.

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