Human Body — Anatomical Plate (c. 1900) — Larousse (Pierre Larousse & Claude Augé)

Classical proportion, clear labels, and poised linework—this handsome French chart turns the body into elegant design. Musculature, organs, and skeletal structure are arranged with textbook lucidity, making science both legible and beautiful. A refined print that lends quiet intelligence to any room.

Why it captivates

• Art meets anatomy — precise drawing with museum–wall poise.

• Beautifully instructive — clear labels and orderly layout read at a glance.

• Fin-de-siècle charm — warm paper tones and crisp type.

• Versatile decor — works equally in studios, libraries, and living spaces.

• Conversation starter — bridges medicine, art, and print history.

• Statement artwork — intelligent focal point at generous scale.

What you’ll see

Front and/or profile figures with major muscle groups, skeletal landmarks, and selected internal organs; neat legends and figure numbers; fine hatching and measured contour. Up close: hairline strokes and tidy typography. From a step back: a calm, architectural map of the body.

A richer historical frame

Issued around 1900 by the Larousse editorial house (associated with Pierre Larousse and Claude Augé), anatomical plates like this distilled contemporary knowledge into clear images for schools and home libraries—bringing the language of the clinic to everyday learners with elegant, economical design.

Choose your finish

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

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

841 × 629 mm (approx. 33.11 × 24.76 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.337 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 landscape (594 × 841 mm) with a custom mat

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: cut the mat window to ~837 × 625 mm for a neat 2–3 mm edge overlap.

  • Contemporary: float-mount in an A1 frame for a slim, architectural reveal.

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

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Design lovers & educators

• Clinicians & students seeking elegant didactic decor

• Collectors & stylists curating intelligent, heritage-rich interiors

• Gift-givers celebrating graduations and new practices

Our Commitment

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

Add classic clarity to your space—order your fine-art print of the Larousse Human Body anatomical plate today.