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Suttee. Engraving by Walker, 1785, after S. Wale.

Viscera, heart, brain and blood vessels: six figures, including two views of a dissected torso. Line engraving by Heath, after Walker, 1806.

A man in a loincloth is tied to a wall by his wrists having his flesh pierced with pliers while three monks look on. Wood engraving by Walker.

The governor of Meaux hanged on a tree in full armour. Engraving with etching by Walker after S. Wale.

Four écorché figures, front and back views. Line engraving by Heath, after Walker, 1806.

Human skeleton with left arm extended: front and back views. Line engraving by Heath, after Walker, 1806.

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Suttee. Engraving by Walker, 1785, after S. Wale.

The governor of Meaux hanged on a tree in full armour. Engraving with etching by Walker after S. Wale.

A man in a loincloth is tied to a wall by his wrists having his flesh pierced with pliers while three monks look on. Wood engraving by Walker.

Human skeleton with left arm extended: front and back views. Line engraving by Heath, after Walker, 1806.

Four écorché figures, front and back views. Line engraving by Heath, after Walker, 1806.