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Nouveau recueil d'ostéologie et de myologie, dessiné d'après nature / par Jacques Gamelin de Carcassone.

Nouveau recueil d'ostéologie et de myologie.

1 print (album leaf 59, detail) : etching ; platemark 13.7 x 26.5 cm

Nicholas-Joseph Marcassus, Baron de Puymaurin (1718-1791): oval head and shoulders portrait. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1779.

Death as a winged skeleton riding into battle. Etching by J. Gamelin after himself, 1778.

Ancients studying anatomy: an older man points to a male corpse on the floor, while other men observe and discuss. Etching by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1779.

A winged skeleton holding a drawing of a seated model, with human bones and skulls on the table and floor beside him. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/9.

A human skeleton and the bones of the hand: three figures, showing the anterior view of a skeleton and details of the bones of the hand. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/9.

A battle scene, showing a soldier falling from his horse. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A kneeling skeleton, seen from behind, reading a book on a shelf. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A skeleton, seated on his grave, awakes to the last trump on judgement day. Etching by Martin after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A skeleton, lying supine on a stone slab. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A reclining skeleton, holding a staff, pulling himself out of his tomb. Etching by J. Gamelin after himself, 1778.

Skeletons carrying people off to the grave. Etching by J. Gamelin after himself, 1778/1779.

The skeleton of a child with deformed limbs: two figures showing anterior and posterior views. Etching by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778.

Four skeletons with musical instruments, seated in various positions: one is singing, another holds a flute, while two others are shown playing the violin and cello. Etching by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778.

Human skull, with details showing the bones of the upper jaw. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Human skull, with details showing the teeth and bones of the lower jaw and two sections through the skull. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A battle scene: a general on horseback is seen rallying his troops and pointing to a fortress. Etching by J. Gamelin after himself, 1778.

Human skull, with details showing the teeth: above, a tonal etching of the skull, below, an outline diagram. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Two skeletons surprise a group of gamblers in an inn, by appearing suddenly from behind a curtain. Etching by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Human skull, rear view , with details showing individual bones: above, a tonal etching of the skull, below, an outline diagram. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Skeletons approach a group of terrified, fashionably-dressed ladies and summon them to the cemetery. Etching by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Human skull, with details showing the bones of the lower jaw. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Human skull, seen from below, with details of the lower jaw bone. Etching by Martin after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

The base of the human skull, seen from above (in section) and below, with outline diagrams included beneath. Etching by Martin after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Individual bones of the human skull, with vertebrae. Etching by Martin after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Human skull, with bones of the sacrum, femur (shown in cross-section), and a variety of small bones. Etching Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778.

Bones of the ribcage and foot. Etching by Martin after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Bones of the spine: eleven figures, showing the spine and individual vertebrae. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A pagan ceremony. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Bones of the pelvis: two figures showing anterior and posterior views. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A standing male nude. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Innominate bone: two figures, with outline diagrams below, showing the innominate bone, which forms part of the pelvis. Etching by Martin after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Bones of the scapula, ribs and sternum. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Bones of the arm and the clavicle. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Bones of the leg: six figures. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Diseased and broken femur bones: four figures. Etching by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778.

A battle scene: men are shown fighting on horseback. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/9.

Foetal skeletons: six figures. Etching by Martin after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Foetal skeletons: front and side views, with two details showing skulls. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A skeleton, seated on a ledge, writes 'Recueil D'anatomie' on the cover of a book: behind him is shown an anatomy drawing and an hour-glass. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A kneeling écorché figure, seen from behind. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

An écorché figure, lying supine on a slab, with left arm extended: below, the figure is shown lying prone. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

The martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew. Crayon manner print by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A life drawing class: members of an academy are shown drawing from a model in a darkened room. Crayon manner print by J. Gamelin after himself, 1778/1779.

A crucified écorché figure. Stipple print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Four philosophers, writing and discussing in a study. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

An écorché figure, lying supine on a dissecting table, observed by two students: four instruments of dissection, including a scalpel, forceps and scissors, are also shown resting on the table. Stipple print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

An écorché figure, lying supine on a slab, with its right leg flexed over the side. Stipple print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Muscles of the head, face and neck: two écorché figures. Stipple print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A battle scene. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

An écorché figure, lying supine on a slab, with left arm extended and flexed lower limbs: foreshortened view. Stipple print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/9.

Two écorché figures lying on a table. Crayon manner print by J. Gamelin after himself, 1779.

A standing écorché figure, shown leaning to the side: front view, from head to thigh, with separate detail of lower leg and foot. Crayon manner print by J. Gamelin after himself, 1778/1779.

A standing écorché figure, shown holding a staff and leaning to one side. Crayon manner print by Lavalée and Martin, after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

An écorché figure, showing the bone structure and muscles of the trunk and limbs, with a separate figure indicating the muscles of the face and neck. Crayon manner print J. Gamelin after himself, 1778/1779.

A standing écorché figure holding a club, shown leaning to the side. Crayon manner print J. Gamelin after himself, 1779.

A seated écorché figure, shown with crossed arms and feet. Crayon manner print by Lavalée, after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Two écorché figures, one lying on top of the another. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A standing écorché figure, showing the bone structure and muscles of the trunk and limbs, with three separates figures indicating the muscles of hands and feet. Crayon manner print by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A seated male nude, with arms and legs crossed. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1779.

A kneeling écorché figure, clasping its right knee. Crayon manner print by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A standing male nude leaning to the left. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A seated écorché figure, clasping its right shoulder with its left hand, as if in thought. Crayon manner print by Lavalée, after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A standing écorché figure, seen from behind, reaching upwards with raised arms and gripping the top of a wall. Crayon manner print by Lavalée, after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A standing male nude, seen from behind. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A standing écorché figure, seen from behind, showing the bone structure and muscles of the trunk and arms, with three separate figures indicating the muscles of legs, arms and hands. Crayon manner print by J. Gamelin after himself, 1778/1779.

An écorché figure, lying on its side: foreshortened view. Crayon manner print by J. Gamelin after himself, 1779.

An écorché figure, seen from behind, as if suspended. Crayon manner print by Lavalée, after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A standing écorché figure, seen from behind, showing the bone structure and muscles of the trunk, arm and upper leg, with two separate figures indicating the muscles of the arm and leg. Crayon manner print by J. Gamelin after himself, 1779.

An écorché figure lying on its side, almost prone. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1779.

A standing écorché figure, seen from behind, showing the skeleton. Crayon manner print by J. Gamelin after himself, 1779.

An écorché figure, shown from head to buttock, seen from behind. Crayon manner print by Lavalée, after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

An écorché figure lying prone on a table, with left arm extended and right hand clasping its head. Crayon manner print by Lavalée, after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A tableau showing women, men and children, some of whom are wearing rustic costumes, in an interior setting. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Four écorché figures, showing the deep muscles of the axial skeleton (torso), hands and feet. Crayon manner print by J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Muscles of the legs and feet: two écorché figures. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Foot: two figures, showing views of the upper and lower surfaces of the foot. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Three écorché figures: two are shown standing with arms upstretched, gripping a wall, while the central figure lies twisted on the floor. Crayon manner print by J. Gamelin after himself, 1779.

A crucified écorché figure. Crayon manner print by J. Gamelin after himself, 1778/1779.

A battle scene: soldiers are shown fighting on horseback, with a cannon and ammunition seen in the foreground. Crayon manner print by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A kneeling male nude shown looking down to the floor, his head resting on his hand. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

A bearded man wearing a cloak, head and shoulders portrait (possibly a self-portrait of the artist?). Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Three skulls, seen from different angles, with two limb bones shown above. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/9.

Three skulls, seen from different angles, with two limb bones shown above. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/9.

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