19th Century Anatomical Drawing – Male Abdomen Dissection, George Henry Ford 1866

Plate: XL   Male Abdomen Dissection

Antique Medical Illustration, a rare original colour lithograph print circa 1866.This rare 19th-century anatomical illustration is an original colour lithograph print by George Henry Ford (1808–1876), a leading figure in Victorian medical artistry. Depicting a left-side male dissection, it reveals the musculature and vascular system in remarkable life-size detail. Ford’s precision and shading capture the scientific accuracy essential for surgical training during the era, making this piece both a historical document and a work of art.

Dimensions: approx. 55 cm × 37 cm. Condition: May show light foxing, toning, or minor staining typical of 19th-century medical teaching materials; historic margin repairs are noted. A superb example for collectors, medical historians, and admirers of antique anatomical prints.