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Insecta Antique Zoology Engraving – 19th Century Anatomy Print – Plate XXIV by R. Wagner
Insecta Antique Zoology Engraving – 19th Century Anatomy Print – Plate XXIV by R. Wagner
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“Victorian medicine meets modern design…” - Discover an authentic 19th‑century zoology engraving from Dr. Wagner’s Collected Works.
This beautifully detailed 19th-century scientific engraving presents intricate anatomical studies illustrating internal structures, cross-sections, sensory organs, and vascular systems. Rendered with fine linework and sometimes subtle hand-colouring, the Se plates reflect the precision of early zoological research and Victorian natural history illustration. Dimensions: 40cm x 30cm.
Printed on cream, lightly aged paper, this authentic antique plate retains its original elegance and offers both scientific significance and decorative appeal. Ideal for collectors, educators, interior designers, or anyone seeking a striking natural history accent, it makes a perfect framed piece for a study, gallery wall, or curated collection of vintage biological artwork.
Provenance and Purpose
• Source: Dr. Wagner’s Sämmtliche Werke, Volume IV — a 19th-century German scientific compendium.
• Illustrator: H. Bruch, noted for detailed anatomical and zoological plates.
• Plate Number: XXIV part of a broader series documenting invertebrate anatomy.
• Purpose: Educational — used to teach comparative anatomy, taxonomy, and the physiology of invertebrates.
🧠 Why It’s Interesting
• Reflects early, pre-modern taxonomy before molecular biology reshaped classifications.
• Demonstrates how scientists visualized internal anatomy without modern imaging technology.
• Offers a glimpse into 19th-century scientific aesthetics, where art and biology were tightly intertwined.
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