{"product_id":"lizars-anatomical-plate-sartorius-muscle-thigh","title":"John Lizars 19th C Anatomical Print – Muscles \u0026 Joints of the Lower Extremity | Antique Medical Anatomy Engraving","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHuman Musculature (Thigh) – Plate XLIII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-Coloured Anatomical Engraving, Edinburgh, 1823–1827\u003cbr\u003eBy John Lizars  - featuring the elegant diagonal sweep of the \u003cstrong\u003esartorius muscle\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside the detailed musculature of the anterior thigh, this plate illustrates the layered anatomy of the lower limb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original 200-year-old hand-coloured anatomical engraving from \u003cem\u003eA System of Anatomical Plates of the Human Body \u003c\/em\u003eby John Lizars, published in Edinburgh between 1823 and 1827. A striking museum-quality study of the human thigh, combining scientific precision with refined nineteenth-century engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: John Lizars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlate: XLIII – Human Musculature (Thigh)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 1823–1827\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnique: Copperplate engraving, hand coloured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Folio – approx. 43 cm x 27 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Edinburgh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Lizars studied under the eminent Edinburgh surgeon John Bell and later taught anatomy and surgery in the city. The plates were engraved on copper by his brother, William Home Lizars (1788–1859).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis superb atlas is regarded as one of the most elegant anatomical works of the nineteenth century. The engravings were painstakingly produced and coloured by hand, making each example subtly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(References: Cushing L313; Heirs of Hippocrates 1436; Waller 5950; Wellcome III: 531)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is approximately 200 years old and has light margin staining, , minor dust marks,  consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping.\u003cbr\u003eFully insured and tracked from the UK.\u003cbr\u003eCarefully hand rolled in a protective sealed tube for safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection available by appointment from our Glasgow Store \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Room Four","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53682111119745,"sku":"1953","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/3731\/4307\/files\/early-anatomy-plate-xliii-original-871791.jpg?v=1743504299","url":"https:\/\/www.roomfour.co.uk\/products\/lizars-anatomical-plate-sartorius-muscle-thigh","provider":"Room Four","version":"1.0","type":"link"}