Antique Anatomy Print-FISH-NERVOUS SYSTEM-Pl. 23-Bourgery-1844

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

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 31 x 42.5 cm. The image size is ca. 23 x 32 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 12.2 x 16.7 inch. The image size is ca. 9.1 x 12.6 inch.

Anatomy print, no. 23, titled: ‘Systeme Nerveux des Poissons’ (Nervous system of Fish). 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: Very good, given age. Stains in the bottom margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Left edge uneven from binding.

Keywords: ANTIQUE ANATOMY PRINT-FISH-NERVOUS SYSTEM-PL. 23-BOURGERY

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