Human skeleton illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876)

Human Skeleton — after Charles Dessalines d’Orbigny (1806–1876)

Anatomy as elegant design. This 19th-century osteology plate renders the human frame with crisp linework, balanced proportions, and beautifully disciplined labels. Scholarly yet striking, it’s a timeless centrepiece for studios, clinics, libraries, and design-led interiors—proof that science can be exquisitely decorative.

Why it captivates

• Classical anatomy — a definitive full-length study rendered with clinical clarity.

• Minimal, monochrome beauty — fine engraving and tidy typography suit any palette.

• Educational pedigree — aligned with France’s golden age of illustrated scientific atlases.

• Statement scale — tall portrait format with presence in rooms large and small.

• Conversation piece — equal parts learning tool and art print.

What you’ll see

A standing anterior view skeleton in the canonical anatomical stance: the skull’s sutures neatly defined; the rib cage and sternum articulated; pelvis, femur, tibia, fibula, and the fine architecture of hands and feet clearly drawn. Discreet captions and measurements key each region—order, proportion, and poise in black and white.

A richer historical frame

Across the mid-1800s, European science publishing—especially in Paris—married taxonomic rigor with master engravers to produce atlases that educated physicians and fascinated the public. Associated with the prolific naturalist and editor Charles Dessalines d’Orbigny, plates like this distilled centuries of anatomical study into a single, legible image: part lesson, part work of art.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

510 × 841 mm (approx. 20.08 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~3 : 5

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: A1 frame with a mat window cut to ~506 × 837 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

  • Contemporary: float-mount in an A1 frame to showcase plate edges and shadow gap.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Clinics, educators & students building a refined visual toolkit

• Designers & stylists curating clean, monochrome statements

• Collectors of scientific prints and 19th-century book art

• Gift-givers seeking something learned and enduring

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Bring classical anatomy into your space—order your Human Skeleton print today.