Bones of the cheek: side view of the temporal, schenoid and malar bones. Pencil and watercolour drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1852.

Human skull: three-quarter view. Watercolour, ink and pencil drawing by J.C. Whishaw, ca. 1854.

Interior of the base of the human skull. Watercolour and pencil drawing, by J.C. Whishaw, 1852.

Outline drawing showing the bones of the torso and the pelvis: side view. Pencil and crayon drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1852/1854.

Dissection showing the shoulder and chest muscles: view of the pectoral and the deltoid muscles. Watercolour and pencil drawing, by J.C. Whishaw, 1852/1854.

Dissection of the back of the neck. Watercolour and pencil drawing, copied by J.C. Whishaw, 1854.

The right scapula: three figures. Watercolour, pencil and crayon drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1853.

Bones of the elbow joint: eight figures. Watercolour and pencil drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1853.

Diagram showing the bones of the human torso, with the heart indicated in red. Pencil and watercolour drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1852/1854.

Muscles and bones of the shoulder, neck and chest. Watercolour and pencil drawing by J.C. Whishaw, ca. 1853.

Base of the skull, with details showing the lower jaw. Watercolour, ink and pencil drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1854.

The circulatory system: diagram showing the heart, arteries, lungs and major organs, with a cartoon-style face and hands. Watercolour drawing by J.C. Whishaw, ca. 1853.

1 drawing : watercolour with pencil and gum arabic ; sheet 22.3 x 29.9 cm

Dissection showing the muscles and bones of the chest and shoulder. Watercolour and pencil drawing, by J.C. Whishaw, 1852/1854.

1 drawing : watercolour with pencil and crayon ; sheet 15.4 x 21.9 cm

The first and second cervical vertebrae. Watercolour, pencil and crayon drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1852.

1 drawing : watercolour with ink and pencil ; sheet 28.4 x 22.7 cm

Human skull: side view. Watercolour, ink and pencil drawing by J.C. Whishaw, ca. 1854.

1 drawing : watercolour with pencil and gum arabic ; sheet 45.1 x 29.6 cm

1 drawing : watercolour with pencil and crayon ; sheet 23 x 30 cm

The sacrum, shown with the second, third and fifth lumbar vertebrae: four figures. Watercolour, pencil and crayon drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1853.

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Whishaw, J. C., 1833-1895.

Images from the collections

Images by Whishaw, J. C., 1833-1895.

Works from the collections

Dissection showing the muscles and bones of the chest and shoulder. Watercolour and pencil drawing, by J.C. Whishaw, 1852/1854.

The first and second cervical vertebrae. Watercolour, pencil and crayon drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1852.

Human skull: side view. Watercolour, ink and pencil drawing by J.C. Whishaw, ca. 1854.

Muscles and bones of the shoulder, neck and chest. Watercolour and pencil drawing by J.C. Whishaw, ca. 1853.

The sacrum, shown with the second, third and fifth lumbar vertebrae: four figures. Watercolour, pencil and crayon drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1853.

Whishaw, J. C., 1833-1895.

Images from the collections

Images by Whishaw, J. C., 1833-1895.

Works from the collections

Dissection showing the muscles and bones of the chest and shoulder. Watercolour and pencil drawing, by J.C. Whishaw, 1852/1854.

The first and second cervical vertebrae. Watercolour, pencil and crayon drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1852.

Human skull: side view. Watercolour, ink and pencil drawing by J.C. Whishaw, ca. 1854.

Muscles and bones of the shoulder, neck and chest. Watercolour and pencil drawing by J.C. Whishaw, ca. 1853.

The sacrum, shown with the second, third and fifth lumbar vertebrae: four figures. Watercolour, pencil and crayon drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1853.

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