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Albinus - Pair of Anatomical Studies.

Creator: Albinus
Offered by: Shapero Gallery

Description
ALBINUS, B[ernard] S[iegfried] and Jan WANDELAAR (artist).
[Pair of Anatomical studies]
H. Woodfall for John and Paul Knapton, London, 1749.

A pair of copper plate engravings. Framed and glazed, overall size: 112.4 by 83.5cm.

Albinus’ work, based upon his concept of the ideal man, is among the most artistically perfect of anatomical atlases.

“Albinus and his artist, Jan Wandelaar, used some ingenious methods to prepare the illustrations, including the establishment of an optically ideal point of view (one at which all the bones of the skeleton are seen at right angles), dividing the human figure into sections using a mathematically constructed grid, and transferring each section onto paper in true size with the aid of compass and ruler. In addition, Wandelaar placed his skeletons and musclemen against lush ornamental backgrounds to give them the illusion of vitality, using contrasts of mass and light to produce a three-dimensional effect.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Engraving on paper
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1749
Styles / Movements:	Black & White
Dealer Reference #:	93571_2
Incollect Reference #:	511445

Dimensions

W.	44.25 in;	H.	32.87 in;	D.	1.57 in;
W.	112.4 cm;	H.	83.5 cm;	D.	4 cm;

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Based in the heart of Mayfair in London, we specialise in prints and original works on paper across a broad range of subjects, from antique prints to modern pochoir plates, as well as photographs from vintage photography to modern art photography.

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