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Anatomical Atlas - 1876

9/8/23 - Henry Hollingsworth Smith, 1815-1890"The utility of drawings in illustration of a purely demonstrative branch, is now too well established to require any argument in its favor. Separated from the centre of instruction, and deprived of the advantages of the Dissecting Room, the 'ideas once so thoroughly acquired soon begin to fade, and the images once so distinct, become confused and mixed. A recourse to plates, in the absence of dead bodies, is then the on]y means of refreshing our knowledge." Henry H. Smith"Henry Hollingsworth Smith was born in Philadelphia on December 10, 1815, to James S. Smith and Lydia Leaming. Following in his father’s footsteps, the younger Smith enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania in 1830 as a member of the Class of 1834. Four years later he earned the degree of Bachelor of Arts. During his undergraduate years, Smith was a member of the Philomathean Society. Following graduation from the College, Smith enrolled in the Medical School where he earned the degree of Doctor of Medicine with the Class of 1837.After commencement from the Medical School, Smith traveled to Europe where he continued his medical studies in London, Vienna, and Paris. Upon returning to the United States, Smith served as a resident physician at Pennsylvania Hospital.During his medical career Smith was on the staff of numerous Philadelphia Hospitals, including St. Joseph’s Hospital, Philadelphia Episcopal Hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Blockley Hospital. He also returned to his alma mater, first as an assistant in demonstrative surgery in 1849 and, six years later, as a professor of surgery, a position he held until 1871 when he was named emeritus professor of surgery.During the Civil War, Smith served under another former Pennsylvania student, General George McClellan. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Smith was charged with the organization of Pennsylvania’s hospital system in response to the fighting and held the position of Surgeon General of Pennsylvania in 1861 and 1862. Smith organized surgical and medical services at the Battles of Williamsburg, West Point, Fair Oaks, and Cold Harbor, and at the siege of Yorktown. After the war Smith returned to teaching, retiring in 1871.During his distinguished career, Smith wrote a number of books and journal articles on the practice of medicine. He was a fellow in the American College of Physicians, the president of the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Medical Societies, the chair of the Surgical Section of the American Medical Association, and the chair of the Executive Committee of the International Medical Congress. He also received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Lafayette College in 1885.Smith was married to Mary Edmonds, the daughter of William Edmonds Horner, a professor of medicine at the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania.Henry Hollingsworth Smith died in Philadelphia on April 11, 1890."https://archives.upenn.edu/exhibits/penn-people/biography/henry-hollingsworth-smith/keywords: medhist

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Illustrations of Syphilitic Disease -1852

Philippe Ricord (1800-1889) was a French physician and specialist on venereal diseases[1] [2]. He was surgeon in chief to the hospital for venereal diseases and to the Hôpital du Midi[2]. Ricord won a worldwide reputation in his special field and was considered a true master in the field of STD[3] [4]. He was born in Baltimore to French parents who escaped arrest by coming to America as political refugees near the end of the French Revolution[5]. Ricord's contributions to the field of STD include suggestions on the cure of varicocele and on the operation of urethroplasty[2]"Illustrations of Syphilitic Disease" is a book by Philip Ricord that was originally written in French and translated into English by Thomas F. Betton[1][2][3][4]. The book contains 50 large quarto plates with 117 colored illustrations of syphilitic disease. It also includes a history of syphilis and a complete bibliography and formulary of remedies collated and arranged by Paul B. Goddard[1][2][4]. The book was first published in 1852[4]and has been reprinted in recent years[5].keyword: medhist, 19thCentury

Tabulae Sceleti - Bernhard Siegfried Albinus - 1749

5/28/2023 I shot these images with my friend Rich Breiman (@rbreiman) in early 2020, just before the pandemic, when we were beginners at image collection. Despite the uneven lighting, I love and appreciate the beauty and intricacy of the images. Tom Paper (@tomadmin) 5/21/2023Bernhard Siegfried Albinus (originally Weiss; 24 February 1697 – 9 September 1770) was a German-born Dutch anatomist. He served a professor of medicine at the University of Leiden like his father Bernhard Albinus (1653–1721). He also published a large-format artistic atlas of human anatomy, with engravings made by Jan Wandelaar.Wikipedia-------7/21/24Tabulae Sceleti et Musculorum Corporis Humani (Tables of the Skeleton and Muscles of the Human Body) was a groundbreaking anatomical atlas published in 1747 by Bernhard Siegfried Albinus, a renowned Dutch physician and anatomist[1][4]. This work is considered the pinnacle of anatomical illustration in the 18th century, known for its exceptional accuracy and artistic beauty[4].Key aspects of this work include:1. Collaboration: The atlas was the result of a remarkable partnership between Albinus and artist Jan Wandelaar, who worked together for over 25 years[4].2. Innovative techniques: Albinus and Wandelaar developed a novel method using grids of small cords to ensure accurate proportions and transfer of anatomical details to the drawings[4].3. Artistic quality: The plates are renowned for their "cool, elegant aesthetic" and scientific precision[4]. Wandelaar placed the anatomical figures in carefully chosen landscape settings, creating visually striking compositions[4].4. Structure: The atlas contains 40 plates in total, including finished representations of the skeleton, complete musclemen, and detailed illustrations of specific muscles[4].5. Unique features: Albinus introduced an innovative solution for including keys without obscuring the artwork. He had Wandelaar create exact outline copies of the figures, which were used to provide the anatomical information[3].6. Impact: This work revolutionized people's understanding of the human body and set a new standard for anatomical atlases[3]. It became highly influential, with its techniques adopted by other atlas authors[3].7. Publication: The atlas was originally published in Leiden by Johan & Hermann Verbeek[4]. An English translation was later published in London in 1749[5].Tabulae Sceleti et Musculorum Corporis Humani remains a testament to the exceptional collaboration between science and art, showcasing Albinus's anatomical expertise and Wandelaar's artistic skill[3][4].Source: Perplexity.ai--Gabrielle Lykeyword: richbreiman medhist