12549 Friedrich Eppinger (Active Mid-19th Century) – Anatomical Study of the Human Skull in Profile – Lithograph (1854)
"Anatomical Study of the Human Skull in Profile" This work provides a meticulous medical study of the human cranium, rendered in lateral view to illustrate the precise structure of the temporal bone and the sutures of the skull. The lithograph was published in Leipzig as part of the monumental atlas Bildliche Darstellung der Krankheiten des menschlichen Auges by Christian Georg Theodor Ruete. This plate is distinguished by its delicate tonal graduations and the use of fine stippling to mimic the texture of bone and the play of light.
Friedrich Eppinger was a professional German lithographer active in Leipzig during the middle of the 19th century. He was specifically commissioned to create the high-quality anatomical and surgical plates for Ruete's atlas due to his mastery of the lithographic medium and his ability to achieve extreme technical accuracy. His work served as a primary foundational reference for the study of orbital anatomy and its relationship to ophthalmic pathology. The precision of his illustrations provided essential visual data for medical practitioners and students during a period of significant growth in the clinical sciences.
Artist or Maker: Friedrich Eppinger.
Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 40 cm.
Medium: Lithograph.
Date: 1854.
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