Set of Three Original French Anatomical Lithographs by Jules Cloquet, Paris 1821
€ 1 750
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1821
Publisher
Paris, France
Sheet size
53 × 35.4 cm (20.9 × 13.9 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-05650, -05624, -05616
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Good antique condition with age-related toning, occasional foxing, and minor edge wear consistent with nearly two centuries of age. Please review all photographs carefully.
About this sheet
An exceptional suite of three original anatomical lithographs from Jules Cloquet's monumental Anatomie de l'Homme ou Descriptions et Figures Lithographiées de Toutes les Parties du Corps Humain, published in Paris between 1821 and 1831. Widely regarded as one of the finest anatomical atlases of the nineteenth century, this landmark publication comprised more than 300 meticulously executed lithographic plates and represents a milestone in both medical science and artistic printmaking.
The present suite illustrates three distinct areas of human anatomy, including the pectoral and shoulder musculature, the muscles and tendons of the forearm and hand, and the musculature of the lower leg and foot. Each plate demonstrates the extraordinary precision and sculptural quality for which Cloquet's atlas is celebrated. The delicate tonal lithography creates a remarkable sense of depth, making these scientific illustrations equally captivating as decorative works of art.
Jules Germain Cloquet (1790–1883) was one of France's leading surgeons and among the earliest members elected to the Académie Nationale de Médecine. He made significant contributions to anatomy and surgical practice, invented several important surgical instruments including improved arterial forceps, and also explored emerging fields such as acupuncture and mesmerism.
Today these original lithographs are highly sought after by collectors of antique medical illustration, historians of science, interior designers, and healthcare professionals. Their refined monochrome palette and elegant composition make them particularly suited for libraries, studies, medical practices, wellness clinics, boutique hotels, and contemporary interiors where historical scientific imagery is appreciated.
This suite is sold unframed. Any framed or interior photographs are for display purposes only and are intended to illustrate presentation possibilities.
1821–1831
Creator: Jules Germain Cloquet (1790–1883)
Medium: Original lithographs on laid paper
Good antique condition with age-related toning, occasional foxing, and minor edge wear consistent with nearly two centuries of age. Please review all photographs carefully.
