12537 Paul Steglich (Active 19th Century) – Surgical Diagrams of Periorbital Tissue Flap Procedures – Hand-coloured engraving (1840)
"Surgical Diagrams of Periorbital Tissue Flap Procedures" This work provides a medical study of various advanced reconstructive techniques for the areas surrounding the eye, specifically illustrating triangular and rectangular advancement flaps used to close significant cutaneous defects. The engraving was published in Leipzig as part of a specialized medical atlas. This plate is distinguished by its meticulous stipple engraving and detailed hand-colouring, which clearly delineates the exposed subcutaneous tissue in red and the precise placement of sutures.
Paul Steglich was a 19th-century German engraver active in Leipzig who specialized in the production of technical and scientific illustrations. He was renowned for the high degree of precision and clarity he brought to medical and anatomical documentation, particularly in the field of ophthalmology. His works served as vital instructional tools for medical practitioners during a period of rapid advancement in surgical techniques. His mastery of stipple engraving allowed for the detailed representation of anatomical textures and complex procedural steps.
Artist or Maker: Paul Steglich.
Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 22 cm.
Medium: Hand-coloured engraving.
Date: 1840.
Condition Report:
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