Bilder Hilmar Johannes Backer (1838–1915) – Anatomical Overlay for Osteology – Lithograph with hand-coloring (c. 1870)

Beskrivning

This anatomical illustration (Plate XVII) displays a full human figure standing in the anatomical position, with the superficial layers of the body partially dissected to reveal the underlying structures. The right side of the body emphasizes the musculature and superficial vasculature (arteries and veins), while the left side focuses on the skeletal structure (rib cage and bone outlines) and nervous system, showing the interplay between different organ systems. 

Hilmar Johannes Backer was a Danish surgeon and professor of anatomy, renowned for his contributions to anatomical education and illustration. The style and detail of this lithograph suggest it was created for an atlas or textbook, often translated and adapted across Europe, to provide students and practitioners with a clear, color-coded visual guide to human anatomy.

Artist or Maker: Hilmar Johannes Backer

Dimensions: Approximately 48 cm x 28 cm

Medium: Lithograph with hand-coloring

Date: c. 1870

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