Lizars Antique Anatomical Engraving Head & Neck Structures Plate LXXI - Original 19th Century Illustration

Antique Anatomical Head & Throat Illustration – Lizars Plate LXXI, 19th Century Medical Engraving - Original 19th century anatomical engraving by John Lizars. ORIGINAL Antique Plate Not a Reproduction.

Plate LXII, depicts a detailed sagittal section of the human head, throat, and upper airway. This finely hand-coloured medical illustration shows the mouth, tongue, pharynx, larynx, nasal cavity, and base of the skull with exceptional clarity and balance.

Produced for early medical education, Lizars’ plates are highly regarded for their precision, artistry, and historical importance. A striking antique anatomical print, ideal for collectors, medical professionals, or as distinctive wall art for studies, libraries, or contemporary interiors.

Perfect for collectors of medical history, antique science prints, or vintage anatomy art, this piece embodies both educational and aesthetic appeal.

Key features visible:

• Brain structures: including the cerebrum and cerebellum.
• Nasal and oral cavities: showing the sinuses, tongue, and palate.
• Pharynx and larynx: crucial for breathing and speech.
• Vertebrae and spinal cord: part of the cervical spine.
• Muscles and nerves: detailed renderings of facial and neck musculature.

• Artist: John Lizars (Scottish anatomist, early 1800s)

• Title: Plate LXXI – 

• Date: c.1830

• Medium: Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring

• Condition: Gently aged paper with rich original color tones

• Ideal for: Framing, medical decor, or academic collection

SKU: B/1/245/ 1768