Half-length anatomical study of a man, drawn from a dissected corpse
Drawing
ca.1815 (drawn)
ca.1815 (drawn)
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In the early 19th century, a growing number of private schools of anatomy in London and other cities offered lectures and demonstrations. These gave enterprising art students, like the future sculptor John Gibson, the opportunity to draw directly from dissected corpses.
Object details
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| Title | Half-length anatomical study of a man, drawn from a dissected corpse (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Black chalk and graphite drawing on paper |
| Brief description | Gibson, John (1790-1886); Half-length anatomical study of a man, drawn from a dissected corpse, c.1815. Black chalk and graphite. |
| Physical description | Drawing; signed. Half-length anatomical study of a man, drawn from a dissected corpse. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'J Gibson' (Signed) |
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| Summary | In the early 19th century, a growing number of private schools of anatomy in London and other cities offered lectures and demonstrations. These gave enterprising art students, like the future sculptor John Gibson, the opportunity to draw directly from dissected corpses. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | D.1306A-1898 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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