19th Century Anatomical Drawing – Upper Leg Muscles & Vessels (Ford 1863)

Anatomical Drawing – Plate XLVI: Right Leg, Thigh Muscles & Vascular System (1866)
This rare 19th-century antique medical illustration is an original colour lithograph print from Illustrations of the Anatomy of the Human Body by George Henry Ford (1808–1876). Created in London, circa 1866, the plate shows the muscles and vascular structure of the upper leg, drawn life-size from actual dissections and printed in true-to-nature color. Ford’s meticulous technique exemplifies the scientific precision and artistic mastery of Victorian anatomical art. A striking and educational piece for collectors, medical historians, or admirers of fine antique anatomical prints.

Dimensions: 55cm × 37cm. Condition: May show minor foxing, toning, or light staining consistent with age and use in 19th-century surgical training. Any notable flaws or historic repairs are clearly noted.

Plate XLVI