Cross-section of the head showing brain and cerebellum – anatomy print by J.M. Bourgery, 1854

Description

Cross-section of the head showing brain and cerebellum – a famous lithographic anatomy print from Traité complet de l’anatomie de L’homme human anatomy atlas, published in Paris in 1831-1854 by Jean-Baptiste Marc Bourgery and Nicolas-Henri Jacob.

Jean-Baptiste Marc Bourgery (1797 – 1849) was a French physician and anatomist who was a native of Orléans. In 1815 he began his studies in Paris, where he attended courses given by naturalist Jean Baptiste Lamarck. From 1817 to 1820 he worked as an intern at Parisian hospitals, and subsequently spent several years as a medical officer at the copper foundries in Romilly-sur-Seine. In 1827 he returned to Paris and received his medical doctorate. In 1830 he began work on Traité complet de l’anatomie de l’homme comprenant la médecine operatoire, a masterpiece on human anatomy that was published in eight volumes. Bourgery worked on the atlas until his death in 1849, with the last volume being published posthumously. The finished work contained 2108 pages of folio-sized text and 726 hand-coloured lithographs. The illustrative work was performed by Nicolas-Henri Jacob (1782–1871). This atlas is considered to be one of the most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated anatomical works ever published.

This poster is a high quality “giclee” reproduction of a restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm or  Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density), or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm, according to your choice. We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour  permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints).  This poster is suitable for mounting and framing, as well as direct display on a wall.

IMPORTANT: If you are going to frame this print we recommend art paper 230gsm or canvas 320gsm. The 140gsm art paper option makes sense if you wish to DIY-frame or to tack the poster to a wall without framing, due to it being lighter and more flexible. All three options are giclee prints of the same high quality.

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