W. H. Lizars – Head & Neck Anatomy – Copperplate Engraving – Plate XV (19th‑Century Medical Print)

A 19th‑century copperplate engraving by William Home Lizars, depicting the arteries, veins, and nerves of the head and neck in exquisite detail. The profile dissection reveals the carotid artery, jugular vein, and facial musculature, rendered in Lizars’ precise linework and subtle hand‑colouring.

Originally printed for Taylor & Walton, London (1844), this plate forms part of Lizars’ renowned anatomical atlas — a cornerstone of early medical illustration.

Perfect for collectors of medical history, scientific art, or vintage anatomical prints.Original 19th‑century anatomical print, professionally described and photographed.

Printed on period paper with clear anatomical labelling and strong detail — a representative teaching plate from the golden age of medical illustration. 

From John Lizars’ famous anatomical atlas: A System of Anatomical Plates of the Human Body (Edinburgh, 1823–1827). Engraved on copper by William Home Lizars and hand‑coloured. Cited in Cushing L313; Heirs of Hippocrates 1436; Waller 5950; Wellcome III: 531.

• Title: Plate XV
• Date: 1823–1827
• Medium: Hand‑coloured copperplate engraving
• Origin: Edinburgh, Scotland
• Size: Folio — approx. 44 × 28 cm

Condition: Original early 19th‑century print, c. 200 years old. Very good, clean image; strong plate mark. Shipping: Free worldwide from the UK; tracked and insured. Carefully hand rolled and packed in a protective sealed tube.