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John Lizars - 19th Century Anatomical Engraving
John Lizars - 19th Century Anatomical Engraving
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Plate XXXVII – Dissections of Inguinal and Crural Hernia
An original early 19th-century hand-coloured anatomical engraving, produced circa 1823–1827, from A System of Anatomical Plates of the Human Body by John Lizars, Edinburgh.
This rare medical plate illustrates detailed dissections of inguinal and crural hernia and represents one of the most refined examples of British anatomical engraving of the period. Each image was engraved on copper by William Home Lizars (1788–1859) and painstakingly hand-coloured, making every surviving impression unique.
History
John Lizars trained under the renowned Edinburgh surgeon John Bell and later taught anatomy and surgery in the city. The atlas is widely regarded as one of the most elegant medical publications of the 19th century, noted for both scientific accuracy and artistic excellence.
“This superb atlas is certainly one of the most elegant works of the nineteenth century.” — Cushing L313
📐 Size
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Folio format
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Approx. 43 cm x 27 cm
📚 Publication Details
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Artist/Author: John Lizars
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Engraver: William Home Lizars
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Place: Edinburgh
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Date: c.1823–1827
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References: Heirs of Hippocrates 1436; Waller 5950; Wellcome III: 531
🕰 Condition - Very Good
These plates are over 200 years old. Expect minor age-related characteristics including:
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Light foxing or spotting
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Toning
Occasional dust marks
“This superb atlas is certainly one of the most elegant works of the nineteenth century.” — Cushing L313
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