Red chalk drawing- Anatomical drawing
Anatomical study
Drawn by Eugène de Montchoisy in Saint-Brieuc in November 1840
These are not reproductions but original period drawings in red chalk.
You are purchasing one plate, not the entire set of plates
Red chalk drawing- Anatomical drawing
Anatomical study
Drawn by Eugène de Montchoisy in Saint-Brieuc in November 1840
Drawn on white laid paper, the drawing sheet is glued onto blue paper
Dimensions of white laid paper: 30.5x23.7cm
Dimensions of blue paper: 39x30cm
These are not reproductions but original period drawings in red chalk
You are purchasing one plate and not the entire set of plates
The title page No. 1 of the portfolio is entitled ‘Artistic Anatomy Studies’.
It depicts an allegory of Science unveiling Death, a winged figure lifting a shroud from a partially skeletonised body, against a backdrop of clouds.
A symbolic composition of great graphic quality, reflecting the artist's thoughts on the relationship between anatomical knowledge and the human condition.
Condition: see photos: small tears, snags, stains mainly on the blue mounting paper
The portfolio contained 39 plates including the title page with the Allegory.
Anatomical plate: "L'Anatomie de L'Homme" by Dr Bourgery and draughtsman Jacob -1837/1843
Le corps de l'Homme
Anatomical colour plates with cut-out superimposed leaves
By Edmond Perrier - Schleicher Frères & Cie Editeurs
No date, circa 1900
Fantastic Creatures and Fancies chart by Camille Renversade
Plate - 19th century colour engraving from Natural History
By Morris, circa 1870 - A History of British Birds
Birds Eggs - In colour
The Oracle of 66 Talismans
Derived from an ancient book dating from 1695, these 66 Talismans in oracle version offer an astonishing experience of guidance. Accompanied by a 20-page booklet containing advice for each card.
ONLY IN FRENCH
Butterfly - Natural History color plate
Entomology
You buy 1 plate, not the whole set
Anatomic lithography: "Traité complet de l'Anatomie de l'Homme"
by Dr Bourgery and draughtsman Jacob
Volume 3 - 1844
Anatomy - Antique chart by D'Orbigny - 1869
In colors
Atlas of the Universal Dictionary of Natural History
Postcard
Fantastic creatures and Metamorphoses by Camille Renversade
Fantastic Creatures and Fancies chart by Camille Renversade
A4 Dimensions: 21x29.7cm
Wall decoration of Pompeii - Herculaneum mosaics: Chromolithographic plate
By Wilhelm Zahn
Published between 1832 and 1849
YOU ARE PURCHASING 1 SINGLE BOARD - NOT THE BOOK OR THE SET OF BOARDS
Voyage to the South Pole and Oceania on the corvettes the Astrolabe and the Zélée, executed by order of the king during the years 1837-1838-1839-1840 under the command of M. Dumont-d'Urville captain of vessel
Botanical plate
Published in 1846
Atlas of Natural History - Botany
Phanerogamy
Red chalk drawing- Anatomical drawing
Anatomical study
Drawn by Eugène de Montchoisy in Saint-Brieuc in November 1840
These are not reproductions but original period drawings in red chalk.
You are purchasing one plate, not the entire set of plates
