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Anatomical Study by Joseph Maclise Circa 1851
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Anatomical Study by Joseph Maclise Circa 1851

19th century
Sold 20 February 2026 · Tinker & Toad
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A beautiful and rare detailed 19th Century hand coloured lithograph by M & N Hanhart printers. We also have a matching piece available in a separate listing, discount for the pair available. "The drawings of Maclise for Quain's Anatomy of the arteries and for his own Surgical anatomy are indeed done, as Quain wrote, with spirit and effect. These figures of anatomical dissection seem lifelike; in many plates the figure is shown as a torso, or a bust, or as a full-or half-length figure. The faces seem to be a gallery of portraits, perhaps of visitors to the 1851 Great Exhibition. They are mostly young men with fine hair-bearded, clean-shaven, or mustachioed, with or without sideburns. Many appear god-like. This is indeed 'high' art, only incidentally of an anatomical subject. If the analogy is not too far-fetched, Maclise's drawing may be compared with the work in different media of the English Romantic poets or of the composer Berlioz. The same comparisons have been made in relation to the work of the Victorian artist Daniel Maclise (1806-70), Joseph Maclise's older brother. They remained close, traveling in Italy together, and sharing houses in Bloomsbury and Chelsea"

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Tinker & Toad has dated this Antique Anatomical Print to the Victorian era.

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SA723920
Description
A beautiful and rare detailed 19th Century hand coloured lithograph by M & N Hanhart printers. We also have a matching piece available in a separate listing, discount for the pair available.
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"The drawings of Maclise for Quain's Anatomy of the arteries and for his own Surgical anatomy are indeed done, as Quain wrote, with spirit and effect.
Tinker & Toad

These figures of anatomical dissection seem lifelike; in many plates the figure is shown as a torso, or a bust, or as a full-or half-length figure. The faces seem to be a gallery of portraits, perhaps of visitors to the 1851 Great Exhibition. They are mostly young men with fine hair-bearded, clean-shaven, or mustachioed, with or without sideburns. Many appear god-like. This is indeed 'high' art, only incidentally of an anatomical subject. If the analogy is not too far-fetched, Maclise's drawing may be compared with the work in different media of the English Romantic poets or of the composer Berlioz. The same comparisons have been made in relation to the work of the Victorian artist Daniel Maclise (1806-70), Joseph Maclise's older brother. They remained close, traveling in Italy together, and sharing houses in Bloomsbury and Chelsea"

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this Antique Anatomical Print to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA723920
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Archive I An antique framed medical illustration showing detailed anatomical studies of human arms and hands. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Anatomical Study by Joseph Maclise Circa 1851

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Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7EN
United Kingdom
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An antique framed medical illustration showing detailed anatomical studies of human arms and hands.
Anatomical Study by Joseph Maclise Circa 1851
Ref: SA723920
An antique framed medical illustration showing detailed anatomical studies of human arms and hands.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsHuman musculature, Surgical illustration, Hand-coloured lithography
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

Nineteenth-century anatomical prints are characterised by meticulous hand-coloured lithography or steel engravings produced for medical education and research.

These plates were typically printed on high-quality rag paper using copperplate engraving or early lithographic techniques, often hand-tinted with watercolour.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-specific paper ageing, plate marks from the printing press, and typography consistent with mid-19th-century publishing standards.

They are typically displayed in minimalist black or wood frames within studies, home offices, or libraries to create a focal point of academic curiosity.

Preservation requires framing with acid-free mats, UV-protective glass, and placement away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity.
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