12550 Friedrich Eppinger (Active Mid-19th Century) – Comparative Anatomical Studies of the Human Skull – Lithograph (1854)
"Comparative Anatomical Studies of the Human Skull" This work provides a detailed medical study of various cranial specimens, presented in both frontal and lateral views to illustrate individual structural variations in the facial bones and orbital cavities. The lithograph was published in Leipzig as part of the ophthalmic atlas Bildliche Darstellung der Krankheiten des menschlichen Auges by Christian Georg Theodor Ruete. This plate is characterized by fine tonal graduations and the use of stippling to represent the density and contours of the bone. The systematic arrangement of the figures reflects the mid-19th-century academic approach to documenting anatomical diversity for medical instruction.
Friedrich Eppinger was a professional German lithographer who specialized in technical and scientific illustrations during the middle of the 19th century. He was specifically employed for Ruete's atlas due to his ability to produce the high-quality plates required for precise anatomical and surgical documentation. Eppinger worked in Leipzig, which was a major center for scientific publishing and medical research during this period. His contributions provided essential visual data for the study of orbital anatomy and its relationship to various ophthalmic pathologies.
Artist or Maker: Friedrich Eppinger.
Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 40 cm.
Medium: Lithograph.
Date: 1854.
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