J. Anscombre - La Maison des Instituteurs - Nos Muscles /...

Vintage double-sided anatomical school poster – Le Corps Humain / Nos Muscles – J. Anscombre – France – 90.7 x 67.9 cm DESCRIPTION Original large-format vintage anatomical school poster, printed double-sided, from France and produced as didactic material for teaching human anatomy. One side is dedicated to: LE CORPS HUMAIN Representation of the human body with numerous organs and anatomical structures identified, including: * brain and cerebellum * lungs * heart * liver * stomach * intestine * kidneys * aorta * arteries * diaphragm * skeletal system and other internal structures The other side is dedicated to: NOS MUSCLES and shows in detail the human musculature, including: * superficial muscles * deep muscles * biceps and triceps * deltoids * pectorals * abdominal musculature * arm and leg muscles * examples of the muscular function of the arm On both sides the reference appears: La Maison des Instituteurs 13, boulevard Victor-Hugo St-Germain-en-Laye (S.-et-O.) and: Tableau J. Anscombre On one side there is also Tableau nº 1 – Le Corps Humain, while on the muscular side there is Tableau nº 2 – Nos Muscles. Approximate dimensions: 90.7 x 67.9 cm. The poster shows a clearly vintage condition, with visible signs of age and use: oxidation/foxing stains, surface marks, folds, wear and small breaks on edges and corners. All of this is clearly visible in the photographs and is part of the piece’s original character. Despite the signs of time, the illustrations retain vivid colors and a strong visual presence. Interesting piece for collectors of: - ancient anatomy, medicine, vintage school material, scientific illustration, medical décor, cabinets of curiosities or industrial décor. TYPE Double-sided anatomical school poster AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR J. Anscombre PUBLISHER / DISTRIBUTOR La Maison des Instituteurs – St-Germain-en-Laye, France LANGUAGE French THEME Human anatomy / human body / musculature DIMENSIONS Approximately 90.7 x 67.9 cm CONDITION Vintage condition, with notable signs of age and wear, especially foxing stains, wear, folds and small edge breaks. See photographs to assess exact condition. QUANTITY 1 original double-sided poster.

Estimate:$167.39

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