Original Anatomy Print-PARASPINAL-LYMPHATIC VESSEL-GANGLION-Pl. 90-Bourgery-1831

Original handcoloured 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. 28 x 39 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 12.2 x 16.7 inch. The image size is ca. 11 x 15.4 inch.

Anatomy print, number 90 (volume IV) , titled: Ensemble des Vaisseaux et des Ganglions Lymphatiques Prevertebraux (All paraspinal lymphatic vessels and ganglion). The corresponding sheet with legend/key included. 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: Good, given age. Small closed tear in the top margin, backed with acid-free archival tape. The sheet discoloured and with scattered foxing/stains. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling.

Keywords: ORIGINAL ANATOMY PRINT-PARASPINAL-LYMPHATIC VESSEL-GANGLION-PL. 90-BOURGERY

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