Victorian Medical Illustrated Print – 19th‑Century Dermatology Skin Disease Plate

Original 19th-Century Victorian Plate : XXXI

Victorian medical chromolithograph from a dermatological atlas and illustrated by E. Burgess, with printing by West & Co., Hatton Garden, London. A rare and authentic example of medical art and early clinical documentation.

📚 Publication & Historical Context

This plate comes from a 19th-century atlas of skin diseases, often associated with the New Sydenham Society (c. 1860–1880s). Illustrated by E. Burgess and printed by West & Co., Hatton Garden, London, these atlases contained dozens of coloured plates documenting real clinical cases.

🧠 Medical Significance

The illustrations were used by physicians, medical students, and hospitals to study dermatology. Colour printing was crucial, as accurate skin tones and lesion colours were essential diagnostic clues.

This plate provides a rare glimpse into historical clinical practice, showing a chronic conditions and highlights the precision and artistry of Victorian medical illustration.

🏛 Who Made It

• E. Burgess – medical illustrator skilled in anatomy and lithography
• West & Co., Hatton Garden – leading London chromolithographers producing scientific plates
• Hatton Garden was a major printing and engraving district in Victorian London

🎨 About the Plate

This coloured plate was produced using the chromolithography process, where multiple colour layers were applied to achieve remarkable clinical accuracy. Before the advent of colour photography, such illustrations were a vital educational tool for doctors and medical students.

✨ Collectible Appeal

Today, these prints are highly sought after for their:

• Historical importance
• Detailed anatomical illustration
• Unusual and conversation-starting subject matter

A compelling piece of medical history, scientific art, and Victorian printmaking, ideal for collectors, galleries, or distinctive interior display.

📋 Details

• Date: c. 1870s
• Technique: Chromolithograph
• Artist: E. Burgess
• Printer: West & Co., Hatton Garden, London
• Subject: Dermatology / Skin Disease
• Condition: Antique – Very Good; clear and bright detailed image, minimal age and use; ready for framing.
• Dimensions: 55cm x 42cm

🌎 Shipping

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING – Carefully rolled between acid-free paper and securely packaged in a protective cardboard tube. Fully tracked and insured shipping via Royal Mail. Collection available from our store in Glasgow, UK.