Antique Anatomy Print-SEAL-HARBOUR PORPOISE-BRAIN-NERVOUS SYSTEM-Pl. 20b-Bourger

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. 37 x 27 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 16.7 x 12.2 inch. The image size is ca. 14.6 x 10.6 inch.

Anatomy print, no. 20b, titled: ‘Systeme Nerveux Encephalique du Phoque (Carnassier Amphibie) et du Marsouin (Cetage Souffleur)’ (Brain and nervous system of the Seal (amphibious predator) and harbour Porpoise). 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. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Left edge uneven from binding.

Keywords: ANTIQUE ANATOMY PRINT-SEAL-HARBOUR PORPOISE-BRAIN-NERVOUS SYSTEM-PL. 20B

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