The dissecting room
Dublin Core
Title
The dissecting room
Subject
Wilson, T. C.
Lithographs
Anatomy
Human dissection
Description
This lithographic print is based on an original watercolor by Thomas Rowlandson now in the collection of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. It is believed to depict William Hunter (1718-1783) leading students in anatomical dissections in his house on Windmill Street. His brother, John Hunter (1728-1793), said, "He was the first in great Britain that taught publickly dissections; for prior to this time, no pupil could get a subject, but what he could procure of himself, and when he ventured to get one, there was no one to instruct him."
Abstract
Lithographic print of "The Dissecting Room" by T. C. Wilson, after the original by Thomas Rowlandson, in the possession of William Tiffin Illife, Esqr.
Creator
Wilson, T. C.
Date Created
1840, circa
Rights
The Harvard Medical Library does not hold copyright on all materials in this collection. For use information, consult Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu
Access Rights
Access to the original work depicted requires advance notice. Contact Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu for additional information
Is Part Of
Satiric Prints Collection. Satire: 008. Location: SA.L01.03
Format
image
Extent
1 lithographic print
Language
English
Identifier
DigID0003231
Provenance
Gift of Dr. C. J. White to Library of Harvard Medical School, 1921
Files
Collection
Citation
Wilson, T. C., “The dissecting room,” OnView: Digital Collections & Exhibits, accessed June 3, 2023, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/13559.
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