William Hunter Anatomical Drawing – Gravid Uterus Plate 25 | Antique Medical Print

Original 19th-Century Anatomical Print – William Hunter's The Human Gravid Uterus

Artist: William Hunter
Date: 19th century (after original 1774 folio)
Language: Latin
Dimensions: approx. 54 cm x 35 cm
Medium: Original black & white copperplate engraving
Condition: Fair to good, with expected signs of age

Description

This is a rare, original 19th-century anatomical plate from William Hunter’s seminal work The Anatomy of the Human Gravid Uterus Exhibited in Figures, first published in 1774 and reproduced sparingly in the 19th century. This monumental work remains one of the most important contributions to obstetric and anatomical illustration.

Printed in Latin, this large-format copperplate engraving features highly detailed black and white illustrations  depicting stages of pregnancy and uterine anatomy with remarkable clarity. It measures approximately 54 cm high by 35 cm wide, making it suitable for framing or scholarly display.

This is not a reproduction. It is an authentic, untouched original with clear impressions and intricate line work. Light foxing, small edge tear, and tone staining —typical for pieces of this age and size—but the main illustration remains clean and well-preserved.

William Hunter; Jan van Rymsdyk, Published by the Sydenham Society, London 1851 from the original copperplate of 1774.

Key Features

• Genuine 19th-century anatomical print by William Hunter

• From The Human Gravid Uterus folio series

• Plate 25 foetus/uterus/umbilical

• Original Latin text

• Striking black and white medical illustration

• Minor Signs of age/use

• Ideal for collectors of medical history, anatomy, or antique print art

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