Quain Anatomical Drawing– Plate 20 Renal & Pelvic Circulation 19th c.

Antique Quain Anatomy Print – Plate 20, Renal and Pelvic Circulation (19th‑Century Medical Illustration) 1844.

A fine anatomical engraving showing the kidneys, renal arteries and veins, and the vascular network of the pelvis. Published by Taylor & Walton, London, this plate exemplifies Victorian medical artistry and precision.

This original 19th-century anatomical lithograph depicts the human vascular system, with particular emphasis on the kidneys and surrounding blood vessels. The composition highlights the major arteries and veins connected to the kidneys, alongside the intricate vascular network extending toward the bladder—demonstrating both scientific precision and visual complexity.

This plate formed part of a series of educational illustrations used to train medical students in the mid-19th century. Today, it serves as both a fascinating historical document and a striking piece of medical art, ideal for collectors, practitioners, and enthusiasts of anatomical illustration.

Condition: This antique print is in good condition, showing the expected signs of age consistent with a 19th‑century engraving. Light toning, minor edge wear, and small marks may be present, all typical for original plates of this period. These characteristics do not detract from the artwork and instead enhance its authenticity and historical charm. The image remains clear, detailed, and well‑preserved.Now approaching 200 years in age.

Size: 49 cm  × 31 cm