Historical Anatomical Illustrations

Classic engravings depicting veins, organs, and muscle structures, offering a glimpse into historical anatomical studies and artistic renderings.

Musculoskeletal and circulatory systems of the head, neck and upper chest, anatomical plate.

Veins of the neck and chest. Coloured lithograph by William Fairland, 1837, after J. Walsh after W.J.E. Wilson.

The anatomy of the abdomen, showing the kidneys, the intestines, etc., after Haller. Engraving by A.J. Defehrt, 1762.

Muscles of the shoulder, arm and hand: two figures of écorché arms. Lithograph by Wieller and Martelli after C. Squanquerillo, 1839.

Dissection of the human body. Sir Charles Bell, 1802.

Front view of the gravid uterus at the start of labour. Copperplate engraving by Andrew Bell after an illustration by Jan van Rymsdyk from William Smellie's A Set of Anatomical Tables, Charles Elliot, Edinburgh, 1780.

The circulatory system: dissection of the stomach and intestines, with the arteries and veins indicated in red and blue. Coloured lithograph by J. Maclise, 1841/1844.

Musculoskeletal and circulatory systems of the head, neck and upper chest, anatomical plate.

The circulatory system: dissection of the abdomen showing the large intestine, with the arteries and veins indicated in red and blue. Coloured lithograph by J. Maclise, 1841/1844.

Anatomy of human intestines from the side. Lithograph from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart, 1839.

The body of a man seen from behind with the trunk dissected to reveal the ribs and viscera. Coloured lithograph by William Fairland, 1869.

Anatomy of human intestines from the front. Lithograph from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart, 1839.

Dissections of the male genitals, upper thighs and pelvic region: two figures, with the arteries, blood vessels and veins indicated in red and blue. Coloured lithograph by J. Roux, 1822.

A torso seen from the back: dissected to reveal internal organs in various colours. Coloured line engraving by H. Mutlow, 1808.

Dissection of the abdomen showing the portal vein. Coloured lithograph by William Fairland, 1837, after J. Walsh after W.J.E. Wilson.

Balmain bug or butterfly fan lobster, Ibacus peronii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1815.

Anatomical disease of the brain and the start of the backbone. At the top right numbered T. 10.

Lymphatic system to the abdomen.Handcolored steel engraving by Corbie of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

The body of a standing man with his head shaved and his trunk dissected to reveal the ribs and viscera. Coloured lithograph by William Fairland, 1869.

Human skull, seen from below. Line engraving, 1780/1800

Dissection of the female abdomen, showing the kidneys, gravid () uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes, with the arteries and blood vessels indicated in red. Coloured lithograph by J. Roux, 1822.

Male pelvis and thigh: dissection, with blood vessels and nerves indicated in red and blue. Coloured line engraving by W.H. Lizars, 1822/1826.

Dissection of the head and neck: two figures. Coloured lithograph by J. Maclise, 1851.

Base of the skull: internal surface (above) and external surface (below). Line engraving by A. Bell after J.-J. Sue, 1798.

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Lymphatic system to the thorax and abdomen. Handcolored steel engraving by Corbie of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

Eight diagrams illustrating babies in the womb in different positions about to enter the world. Etching by Barlow.

Dissection of the neck and shoulder, showing the brachial plexus. Lithograph by N.H Jacob, 1831/1854.

The vascular system, heart and female reproductive organs: six figures. Engraving by Barlow, 1802.

Palaeontological, memoirs, and, notes, of, H. Falconer, with, a, biographical, sketch, of, the, author. London, 1868, The illustration displays a detailed anatomical representation of the dental structure of a rhinoceros, specifically the species Rhinoceros Etruscus. It showcases the arrangement of the teeth, highlighting their unique shapes and sizes, which are crucial for understanding the feeding habits and adaptation of this species. Each tooth is meticulously rendered, with emphasis on the intricate grooves and surface textures that characterize rhinoceros dentition. This depiction serves as an educational reference for studying the morphology of the rhinoceros's mouth and its ecological implications. The title and source information can be found at the bottom, indicating its provenance from a scientific publication.

Medical illustration, section of the human organism to facilitate the study of anatomy and physiology 1846, school picture, authentic reproduction of a school mural, around 1900, exact date unknown, historical

Viscera: five figures showing the internal organs of the torso. Line engraving by A. Bell, 1788/1797.

Front view of a deformed female pelvis. Copperplate engraving by Andrew Bell after an illustration by Jan van Rymsdyk from William Smellie's A Set of Anatomical Tables, Charles Elliot, Edinburgh, 1780.

Female pelvis: dissection, with blood-vessels and nerves indicated in red and blue. Coloured line engraving by W.H. Lizars, 1822/1826.

Dissection of the hand and fingers: three figures, showing the tendons and blood vessels. Colour wood engraving with letterpress, 1860/1900

Two sections of diseased brain. Coloured aquatint by W. Say after F. R. Say for Richard Bright, 1829.

The circulatory system: dissections of the male reproductive system, with the arteries () indicated in red. Coloured lithograph by J. Maclise, 1841/1844.

Sections of the pharynx and larynx. Handcolored steel engraving by Annedouche of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

illustration from 'Traitè de phrénologie humaine et comparée (Paris, 1832-1835); by Joseph Vimont 1795 - 1857. phrenology was founded in the early 19th century by Franz Josef Gall (1758-1828). It holds that different intelligences and personality traits have specific loci in the brain.

Muscles of the upper leg: two figures. Lithograph by Battistelli after C. Squanquerillo, 1840.

Medical illustration, intestines, internal organs in human chest and abdomen, school picture, authentic reproduction of a school mural, around 1900, exact date unknown, historical

Dissection of the neck and cheek. Colour wood engraving with letterpress, 1860/1900

Sympathetic nervous system in the cardiac plexus. Handcolored steel engraving by Davesne of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

Brain: horizontal section. Watercolour after() W.H. Lizars, ca. 1826.

Cross sections through the brain. Handcolored steel engraving by Davesne of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

Dissection of the pregnant female abdomen, showing the skin peeled away to reveal the swollen uterus, the diaphragm and the intestines, side view. Copperplate engraving by T. Major after I.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

A dissected brain. Drawing.

A diseased brain; and a section of diseased brain. Stipple etching by W. T. Fry after C. J. Canton for Richard Bright, 1829.

Two dissections of a horse's thorax and abdomen, seen from below, showing the internal organs and blood vessels. Etching by Barlow, 1802.

Circulatory system to the head and torso. Handcolored steel engraving by Annedouche of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

Plate 16, Ligature of the femoral artery.

Veins of the head and neck. Coloured lithograph by William Fairland, 1837, after J. Swandale after W.J.E. Wilson.

A dissected brain; and a section of a child's brain. Coloured aquatint by C. J. Canton for Richard Bright, 1829.

The digestive system: five figures, including the stomach of a sheep, the stomach, liver and intestinal canal of man, the digestive apparatus of a fowl and the lacteal vessels. Line engraving, ca. 1850.

The trunk of the skeleton: posterior view. Line engraving by A. Bell after J.-J. Sue, 1798.

Anatomy of the sense of smell or olfaction in the human nose. Section through human head showing nasal cavity with cribriform plate, ofactory nerves, bulb and tract, brain, spine, etc. L'organe de l'odorat ou le nez de l'homme. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Carl Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1815. A 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with almost 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.

The digestive tract, from Lewes, The physiology of common life, 1859

The circulatory system: dissections of the spinal column and the underside of the brain, with arteries and blood vessels indicated in red. Coloured lithograph by J. Maclise, 1841/1844.

Plate 19, Amputation of leg, knee, and thigh.

Anatomical Illustration from 'Anatomie méthodique, ou Organographie humaine en tableaux synoptiques, avec figures'. (Paris 1829). By Jean-Baptiste Sarlandière (1787 - 1838) a French anatomist and physiologist born in Aix-la-Chapelle

Nervous system: five figures, showing the nerves, brain and spine. Line engraving by A. Bell after Eustachius, 1771/1783.

T. Willis "Cerebri Anatome", 1664: figure

Detailed diagram of the head and throat Date: Nineteenth century

The brain: four sections. Line engraving by A. Bell after F. Vicq-d'Azyr, 1798.

Circulatory system to the arm and hand. Handcolored steel engraving by Davesne of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

Pelvic bones: two figures. Colour wood engraving with letterpress, 1860/1900

Surgery of carotid and subclavian arteries: two figures showing incisions in the head and neck, with surgical instruments indicating arteries. Coloured lithograph by G.E. Madeley after A. A. Cane, 1834.

Three examples of diseased arteries of the heart, numbered for key. Coloured lithograph by Batelli after Ferdinando Ferrari, c. 1843.

The circulatory system: dissections of the male reproductive system and pelvic bone, with the arteries and veins indicated in red and blue. Coloured lithograph by J. Maclise, 1841/1844.

A System of Anatomical Plates of the Human Body, vol. 2. Author: John Lizars (American, 1787-1860). Dimensions: 17 1/2 × 11 1/8 × 1 9/16 in. (44.5 × 28.2 × 4 cm). Publisher: William Home Lizars (British, Edinburgh, Scotland 1788-1859 Galashiels); Daniel Lizars (British, 1760-1812); W. H. Highley, London; William Curry and Co. (Dublin). Date: 1822-26. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Lateral view of the foetus in the uterus during advanced labour. Copperplate engraving by Andrew Bell after an illustration by Jan van Rymsdyk from William Smellie's A Set of Anatomical Tables, Charles Elliot, Edinburgh, 1780.

A dissected brain; and a section of diseased brain. Coloured stipple etching by W. T. Fry after C. J. Canton for Richard Bright, 1829.

Popliteal arteries: two figures showing dissections of the leg. Coloured lithograph by G.E. Madeley after A. A. Cane, 1834.

The carotid artery and its ramifications on the head, Der praktische Hausarzt, Ein Weg zur Gesundheit, 1901, Breslau

Ribs and sternum in the human ribcage. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an anatomical illustration by Jean-Joseph Sue from John Barclay's A Series of Engravings of the Human Skeleton, MacLachlan and Stewart, Edinburgh, 1824.

Bones of the ribcage and pelvis: two figures, showing the appearance of the ribcage and spine in both its natural state, and when distorted by tight lacing. Etching with watercolour, 1864.

Skull, brain and ear: three figures, including two cross-sections of a skull, and a diagram of an ear. Lithograph by Martelli after C. Squanquerillo, ca. 1840.

Medical illustration, structure of the human eye, school picture, authentic reproduction of a school mural, around 1900, exact date unknown, historical

Dictionnaire, pittoresque, d'histoire, naturelle, et, des, phénomènes, de, la, nature, Paris, 1833-1840., This illustration features a detailed anatomical representation of the human nervous system. The central focus is on the brain, depicted at the top with labeled parts that showcase its various regions. Below the brain is a representation of the spinal cord, which extends downward and branches out to illustrate the nerve roots. Surrounding the central figures are additional detailed views of the brain and nervous structures, each labeled to identify their respective components. The overall layout emphasizes the complexity and interconnectedness of the nervous system, highlighting its crucial role in human physiology.

Wax models of the head and neck (figs 1-3), and of the right hemisphere of the brain (figs 4-5), made by G. G. Zumbo. Engraving by J. Robert after M. Basseporte, 1749.

Plate 78, Surgical technique for caesarean section.

Entrails in the human body: thyroid, stomach, esophagus, colon, pancreas, kidney, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.

Seven diagrams illustrating difficult births, obstetrical instruments and a conjoined twin. Etching by Barlow.

Gastrointestinal and Reproductive System Plate.

N. Venette "Generation de l'homme", 1696; figure

Medicine - Human body - Kidney anatomy - Drawing

T. Willis, Cerebi anatome, London

Spine, ribcage and pelvis: two figures. Lithograph by Martelli after C. Squanquerillo, 1838.

Anatomical illustration by F. E. Guérin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phénomènes de la nature - 1833/1834

Diseased organs: five examples. Chromolithograph by E. Burgess, 1877/1899

Brain and spinal cord: dissection, back view. Coloured line engraving by W.H. Lizars, ca. 1827.

Scapula and clavicle bones: two figures, anterior view. Colour wood engraving with letterpress, 1860/1900

nelaton's operation for nasal polypus, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Inner muscles of the back. Handcolored steel engraving by Davesne of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

Genera des coléoptères d'Europe, Paris, Chez A. Deyrolle, 1857-1868, beetles, Europe, pictorial works, An intricate illustration showcases the anatomy of a beetle, meticulously detailing its structure. The image features a labeled diagram highlighting various components including the head, thorax, and abdomen, as well as internal structures such as the circulatory or nervous systems. Surrounding the beetle are additional annotations and identifiers, providing educational insights into the biology of this insect. The delicate lines and refined craftsmanship emphasize the complexity and beauty of entomological study.

Ankle and foot bones. Handcolored steel engraving by Corbie of a drawing by Corbie from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

Dissection of the back of the fore-arm and hand. Lithograph by G.H. Ford, 1863.

Kidneys and bladder from a case of tuberculosis of the urinary tract

Dissection of the thigh of a man, showing the muscles, arteries, veins and blood vessels. Lithograph by G.H. Ford, 1866.

Plate XX. Superficial view of the pterygoid region.

Fossilised bones represented animals destroyed by the great Biblical flood; From Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible, 1732-1737, by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672 - 1733), a Swiss scholar born at Zurich

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