Recapitulation of Human Anatomy

Titled Recapitulation, this historical anatomical plate brings several systems of the human body together in a single comparative composition. Five standing figures show muscular, nervous, skeletal, vascular, and internal structures from frontal and posterior viewpoints, creating a compact visual survey of human anatomy.

Brick red and muted blue distinguish muscles and vessels against bone, gray, and warm cream tones. Dense anatomical annotations surround the figures without disrupting their carefully balanced arrangement. The repeated upright bodies and systematic progression across the sheet give the work the character of both an instructional medical chart and a precisely organized piece of historical graphic design.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Barrey (credited “Barrey del.” on plate)
• Title: Recapitulation of Human Anatomy
• Original title: Recapitulation
• Series: Unconfirmed
• Date: Unconfirmed
• Period: Historical anatomical illustration
• Place of Origin: France
• Medium: Hand-colored lithographic anatomical plate

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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