Operation on human tissue
1989
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
Dominant colour
1989
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
Dominant colour
Operation on human tissue is a 1989 by J Wetselaar-Whittaker, held at Leiden University Libraries.
This drawing shows a close-up of two hands holding open human tissue. The skin is pulled back to reveal layers underneath, and the fingers are spread apart with tools. The whole scene is in shades of gray, with some darker lines marking folds and edges. The artist focused on the strange mix of precision and mess—clean hands against raw, uneven flesh. It’s not a pretty subject, but the drawing makes it feel almost scientific. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadow with lines.
This artist made precise studies of the body—drawings and sculptures that cut straight to the bones, muscles, and tissues.
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