Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.
Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”
Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.
Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)
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Late 19th-Century French Equestrian Prints by Ernest Alexandre Bodoy, A. Legras
Located in Glasgow, GB
Late 19th-Century French Equestrian chromolithograph prints by Ernest Alexandre Bodoy, A. Legras. Capturing the exhilarating energy of equestrian steeplechase scenes, as originally...
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vases Chromolithograph, Plate XLVI, 1892
Located in Downingtown, PA
Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vase Garniture Chromolithograph, Gilt Framed This chromolithograph reproduces a garniture of three covered Sèvres soft-paste porcelain vases on deep...
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Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vases Chromolithograph, Plate XXV, 1892
Located in Downingtown, PA
Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vases Chromolithograph, Plate XXV, Framed This chromolithograph reproduces three Sèvres soft-paste porcelain vases on deep bleu grounds, drawn by Éd...
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Gustave Doré, “Chasse au Condor”, 1862 Color Lithograph, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This large and dramatic 19th-century color lithograph depicts an exotic hunting scene titled Chasse au Condor (Australie). Set within a rugged and expansive landscape, the compositio...
Glass, Wood, Paper
19th Century Continental Print, Napoleon III Style, Paper, France
Located in Phoenix, AZ
19th Century Continental Print. Beautiful print, see detailed pics. Contact us for more information.
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Nerves of the Jaw and Infratemporal Region, Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the nerves of the jaw and infratemporal region is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published i...
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Nerves of the Nose, Palate and Upper Jaw, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the nerves of the nose, palate and upper jaw is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in ...
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Nerves of the Pharynx and Floor of the Mouth, Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the nerves of the pharynx and floor of the mouth is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published...
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The Cerebellum, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the cerebellum is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by G. Masson. It is plat...
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The Bony Nasal Cavity, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the bony nasal cavity is Plate 86 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published in Paris by...
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Arteries of the Brain and Spinal Cord, Hirschfeld Double Folding Plate, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the arteries of the brain and spinal cord is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Par...
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The External Nose and Its Cartilages, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the external nose and its cartilages is Plate 85 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph publis...
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The Base of the Skull and Its Dural Folds, Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the base of the skull and its dural folds is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Par...
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Veins of the Cerebral Hemispheres, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the veins of the cerebral hemispheres is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris b...
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Arteries of the Brain, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the arteries of the brain is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by G. Masson....
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The Lining Membrane of the Nose, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the lining membrane of the nose is Plate 87 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published i...
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Vessels and Olfactory Nerves of the Nose, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the vessels and olfactory nerves of the nose is Plate 88 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograp...
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The Fornix and Choroid Plexus, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the fornix and choroid plexus is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by G. Mas...
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The Muscles of the Tongue and Hyoid, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the muscles of the tongue and hyoid is Plate 90 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph publish...
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The Base of the Brain Dissected, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the base of the brain dissected is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by G. M...
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The Brain Stem and Fourth Ventricle, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the brain stem and fourth ventricle is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by ...
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The Mouth, Tongue and Salivary Glands, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the mouth, tongue and salivary glands is Plate 89 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph publi...
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White Matter of the Cerebral Hemisphere, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the white matter of the cerebral hemisphere is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in P...
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The Brain Stem and Cerebellum, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the brain stem and cerebellum is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by G. Mas...
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Horizontal Sections of the Cerebrum, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of horizontal sections of the cerebrum is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by ...
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The Lateral Ventricles Opened, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the lateral ventricles opened is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by G. Mas...
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The Skin, Nail and Hair Follicle, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the skin, nail and hair follicle is Plate 92 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published ...
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Coronal Section of the Head, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of a coronal section of the head is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by G. Mas...
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Nerves of the Leg and Foot, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the nerves of the leg and foot is Plate 61 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published in...
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Vessels and Nerves of the Tongue, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the vessels and nerves of the tongue is Plate 91 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph publis...
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The Sole of the Foot in Four Layers, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the sole of the foot in four layers is Plate 64 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph publish...
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The Brain in Lateral and Median View, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the brain in lateral and median view is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by...
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The Popliteal Region and the Calf, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the popliteal region and the calf is Plate 63 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published...
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The Sympathetic Chain of the Abdomen, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the sympathetic chain of the abdomen is Plate 69 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph publis...
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The Whole Brain from Above and Below, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the whole brain from above and below is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by...
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Cranial and Cervical Nerves to the Heart, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the cranial and cervical nerves to the heart is Plate 68 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograp...
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Nerves of the Joints, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the nerves of the joints is Plate 65 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published in Paris...
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The Peroneal Nerves of the Leg, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the peroneal nerves of the leg is Plate 62 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published in...
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The Brachial Plexus, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the brachial plexus is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by G. Masson. It is...
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The Orbit and the Ophthalmic Nerve, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the orbit and the ophthalmic nerve is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by G...
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Nerves of the Male Pelvic Viscera, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the nerves of the male pelvic viscera is Plate 72 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph publi...
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Nerves of the Mesentery and Intestine, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the nerves of the mesentery and intestine is Plate 71 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph p...
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The Olfactory Nerves and Optic Chiasm, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the olfactory nerves and optic chiasm is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris b...
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Nerves of the Stomach, Liver and Spleen, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the nerves of the stomach, liver and spleen is Plate 70 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph...
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The Intercostal Nerves and Spinal Ganglia, Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the intercostal nerves and spinal ganglia is Plate 51 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph p...
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Cutaneous Nerves of the Arm and Hand, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the cutaneous nerves of the arm and hand is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Pari...
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Cutaneous Nerves of the Flank, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the cutaneous nerves of the flank is Plate 52 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published...
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The Axilla and the Cords of the Plexus, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the axilla and the cords of the plexus is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris ...
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The Choroid, Iris and Retina, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the choroid, iris and retina is Plate 79 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published in P...
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Nerves of the Female Perineum, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the nerves of the female perineum is Plate 59 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published...
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Nerves of the Male Perineum, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the nerves of the male perineum is Plate 58 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published i...
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Nerves of the Male Pelvis, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the nerves of the male pelvis is Plate 57 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published in ...
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Nerves of the Shoulder and Elbow, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the nerves of the shoulder and elbow is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris by...
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Nerves of the Hip and Lower Limb, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the nerves of the hip and lower limb is Plate 56 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph publis...
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The Humerus and the Nerve Trunks of the Arm, Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the humerus and the nerve trunks of the arm is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in P...
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Nerves of the Front of the Thigh, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the nerves of the front of the thigh is Plate 55 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph publis...
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Deep Nerves of the Arm and Forearm, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the deep nerves of the arm and forearm is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Paris ...
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The Lumbar Plexus and the Groin, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the lumbar plexus and the groin is Plate 54 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published i...
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Nerves of the Back of the Arm and Hand, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique anatomy print of the nerves of the back of the arm and hand is an original 1866 hand coloured lithograph from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, published in Pa...
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Cutaneous Nerves of the Chest and Abdomen, Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the cutaneous nerves of the chest and abdomen is Plate 53 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithogra...
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