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Appendix, Table 2: Male anatomical Figure showing Musculature
The second table of the appendix in William Cowper's The Anatomy of Humane Bodies depicts a male figure, facing away into a landscape that features an overlook, where the man stands, looking over a river, on which a walled town is located. His body…
Portrait of William Cowper
This mezzotint portrait of William Cowper was engraved by John Smith after an oil painting by John Closterman. It is signed by the artist and engraver in the bottom left and right corners of the portrait. Cowper is portrayed in a flowing wig, cravat,…
Portrait of Govard Bidloo
This copperplate engraving of Govard Bidloo was created by a well established portrait engraver, Abraham Blooteling, after a drawing created by the artist Gerard de Lairesse. It is signed by the artist and engraver in the bottom left and right…
The Anatomy of Humane Bodies, Allegorical Title Page
The allegorical title page of The Anatomy of Humane Bodies displays a scene with several individuals performing various tasks in a classical landscape. In the foreground, Father time is shown holding an hourglass while his scythe lies on the ground…
Anatomia Humani Corporis, Allegorical Title Page
The allegorical title page of Anatomia Humani Corporis displays a scene with several individuals performing various tasks in a classical landscape. In the foreground, Father time is shown holding an hourglass while his scythe lies on the ground on…
Ontleding des Meschelyken Lichaams, Allegorical Title Page
The allegorical title page of Ontleding des Meschelyken Lichaams displays a scene with several individuals performing various tasks in a classical landscape. In the foreground, Father time is shown holding an hourglass while his scythe lies on the…
Shawl of pashmina wool
Kashmir Shawl paired with a dress made of Muslin from Bengal.
The Koh-i-noor-diamond
An image of a copy of the koh-i-noor-diamond which is now located in the crown jewels of England.