Antique Anatomy Print-BRAIN-RUMINANT-COW-SHEEP-Pl. 19-Bourgery-1844

Original crayon style lithograph on a vellin type paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 42.5 x 31 cm. The image size is ca. 38 x 29 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 16.7 x 12.2 inch. The image size is ca. 15 x 11.4 inch.

Anatomy print, no. 19, titled: ‘Ruminants, Vue d’ Ensembele des Cerveaux du Boeuf et du Mouton’ (View of the brain of Ruminants, Cow and Sheep ). This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: ‘Traite complet de l’anatomie de l’homme, comprenant la medicine operatoire.’, by Jean Marc Bourgery, published in Paris by C.A. Delaunay, 1831-54. The detailed illustrations of anatomy and surgery in this work are considered unsurpassed! Each plate comes with the corresponding print index.Artists and Engravers: Author: Jean Baptiste Marc Bourgery (1797-1849). The artist who directed the massive program of prosection, and who was responsible for 512 of the spectacular illustrations, was Nicholas-Henri Jacob (1782-1871) a student of the neo-classical painter of the French Revolution, Jacques-Louis David.

Condition: Excellent, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Left edge uneven from binding.

Keywords: ANTIQUE ANATOMY PRINT-BRAIN-RUMINANT-COW-SHEEP-PL. 19-BOURGERY

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