British anatomist and physician (1718-1783)

concept

William Hunter. Line engraving after A. Ramsay, 1760.

A lecture at the Hunterian anatomy school, Great Windmill Street, London. Watercolour by R.B. Schnebbelie, 1839.

William Hunter (1718-1783) in his museum in Windmill Street on the day of resurrection, surrounded by skeletons and bodies, some of whom are searching for their missing parts. Engraving, 1782.

Hunterian Museum, Glasgow. Line engraving by A. Fox, 1830, after T.H. Shepherd.

A man designated as Dr William Hunter. Oil painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds.

William Hunter. Stipple engraving by J. Thomson, 1847, after R. E. Pine.

Two anatomists dissecting a corpse, surrounded by birds, a cat, a dog and mice. Etching by S. Ireland after J. H. Mortimer, 17--.

A nightwatchman disturbs a body-snatcher who has dropped the stolen corpse he had been carrying in a hamper, while the anatomist runs away. Etching with engraving by W. Austin, 1773.

William Hunter. Coloured stipple engraving by B. Smith, 1817, after M. Haughton after M. Chamberlin.

William Hunter's life class for the Royal Academy of Art at old Somerset House. Mezzotint, 1783, after J. Zoffany.

William Hunter (1718-1783) as natural historian : his "geological" interests / Graham P. Durant, W.D. Ian Rolfe.

William Hunter, anatomist, physician, obstetrician, (1718-1783) : with notices of his friends Cullen, Smellie, Fothergill, and Baillie / by R. Hingston Fox.

James Douglas of the pouch and his pupil William Hunter / K. Bryn Thomas.

William Hunter. Coloured stipple engraving by J. Thornthwaite, 1780, after himself.

Foetuses in utero: four figures showing cross-sections of a foetus in various positions in the uterus. Line engraving, 1791, by W. Taylor after F. Birnie, after W. Smellie.

Dissection of a pregnant uterus, showing the foetus at nine months, with the head positioned towards the vagina and the lower part of the placenta under the child's head, detached from the uterus. Copperplate engraving by J. Mitchel after I.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Dissection of the female abdomen, showing part of the pregnant uterus at seven months, with the surrounding viscera. Copperplate engraving by F. Aliamet after A. Cozens, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Dissection of the pregnant female abdomen, showing the skin peeled away to reveal the swollen uterus and the viscera, side view. Copperplate engraving by G. Scotin after I.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Dissections of the pregnant uterus and the corpus luteum in the left overy, at five months: three figures. Copperplate engraving by E. Du Mesnil after J.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Initial dissection of the pregnant female abdomen, showing the skin peeled away to reveal the swollen uterus. Copperplate engraving by F.S. Ravenet after I.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Dissection of the pregnant uterus at eight months, showing the distribution of the larger uterine vessels. Copperplate engraving by Menil after I.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Dissection of the pregnant uterus at eight months. Copperplate engraving by J. Fougeron after I.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Vessels and glands of the lymphatic system: male figure seen from the front. Line engraving, by C. Warren after F. Blake, 1790.

Section through the pelvis of a pregnant woman, showing the spine and part of the uterus: side view. Copperplate engraving by G. Scotin after I.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Dissections of the pregnant uterus at three months, showing the foetus in the uterus and a section of the placenta and uterus, with the foetus attached by the umbilical cord: three figures, including an outline diagram. Copperplate engraving by J.V. Rymsdyk after himself, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Dissections of a pregnant uterus at five months: two figures, one showing the foetus. Copperplate engraving by Menil after J.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Anatomia uteri humani gravidi : tabulis illustrata = the anatomy of the human gravid uterus exhibited in figures / auctore Gulielmo Hunter = William Hunter.

These are to certify that ... hath ... attended ... courses of my anatomical and chirurgical lectures : London ... 17... / William Hunter.

The printed books in the Library of the Hunterian museum in the University of Glasgow / a catalogue prepared by Mungo Ferguson ... with a topographical index by David Baird Smith.

Dissection of the pregnant uterus, showing the foetus at nine months. Copperplate engraving by R. Strange after I.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Dissection of the pregnant uterus at five months, showing the placenta and the cervix, in relation to the bladder and urethra. Copperplate engraving by P.C. Canot after J.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Galleries and Reading Room

Library

Shop

Café

We're experiencing some technical problems in the library today. 

If you’re visiting us, you won’t be able to print or use our PCs or laptops. If you want to sign-up for a free library membership, we’ll give you a temporary card for today and complete your membership next time you visit.

You can access items from the collection as usual and our team is on hand to help. Thank you for your patience while we resolve these issues. 

We're running paid user research studies to improve Wellcome Collection online

Take part in research

William Hunter

Images from the collections

Images by William Hunter

Images featuring William Hunter

Works from the collections

Anatomia uteri humani gravidi : tabulis illustrata = the anatomy of the human gravid uterus exhibited in figures / auctore Gulielmo Hunter = William Hunter.

These are to certify that ... hath ... attended ... courses of my anatomical and chirurgical lectures : London ... 17... / William Hunter.

The printed books in the Library of the Hunterian museum in the University of Glasgow / a catalogue prepared by Mungo Ferguson ... with a topographical index by David Baird Smith.

Dissection of the pregnant uterus, showing the foetus at nine months. Copperplate engraving by R. Strange after I.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Dissection of the pregnant uterus at five months, showing the placenta and the cervix, in relation to the bladder and urethra. Copperplate engraving by P.C. Canot after J.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Frequent collaborators

William Hunter

Images from the collections

Images by William Hunter

Images featuring William Hunter

Works from the collections

Anatomia uteri humani gravidi : tabulis illustrata = the anatomy of the human gravid uterus exhibited in figures / auctore Gulielmo Hunter = William Hunter.

These are to certify that ... hath ... attended ... courses of my anatomical and chirurgical lectures : London ... 17... / William Hunter.

The printed books in the Library of the Hunterian museum in the University of Glasgow / a catalogue prepared by Mungo Ferguson ... with a topographical index by David Baird Smith.

Dissection of the pregnant uterus, showing the foetus at nine months. Copperplate engraving by R. Strange after I.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Dissection of the pregnant uterus at five months, showing the placenta and the cervix, in relation to the bladder and urethra. Copperplate engraving by P.C. Canot after J.V. Rymsdyk, 1774, reprinted 1851.

Frequent collaborators

Related topics