Surgery on a part of the human body
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
Surgery on a part of the human body is a 1970 by J Wetselaar-Whittaker, depicting Anatomy, held at Leiden University Libraries.
This drawing shows a surgical procedure on a part of the human body. It's detailed and done in grey ink with white highlights. The artist used simple lines to show the tools and the body part being operated on. The drawing is also notable for its use of grey wash to create depth. To learn more about this style of medical illustration, look at the technique of cross-hatching.
This artist made precise studies of the body—drawings and sculptures that cut straight to the bones, muscles, and tissues.
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