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Creator:
George Stubbs, 1724–1806
Title:

Human Skeleton, Posterior View

Additional Title(s):

Human Skeleton, Posterior View (Diagram for Key to Table II)

Part Of:

Collective Title: A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl

Date:
1795 to 1806
Medium:
Graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with traces of platemarks
Dimensions:
Sheet: 18 7/8 x 14 3/4 inches (47.9 x 37.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed in graphite: anatomical letter and number references; in graphite, verso, upper left: "[159]"; in graphite, verso, upper right: "[631]"

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1980.1.38
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
anatomical study | anatomy | back | figure study | man | skeleton | spine
Access:
Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:19737
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Fearful of Symmetry: The Art of George Stubbs, painter of the Enlightenment (Hall & Knight Ltd., 2000-01-20 - 2000-02-28) [YCBA Objects in the Exhibition]

George Stubbs in the Collection of Paul Mellon: a Memorial Exhibition (Yale Center for British Art, 1999-04-30 - 1999-09-05) [YCBA Objects in the Exhibition] [Exhibition Description]


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