{"product_id":"plate-55","title":"The Human Eye- La Médecine Pittoresque","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite plate from La Médecine Pittoresque represents the pinnacle of French medical illustration during the mid-nineteenth century. Published under the direction of the distinguished physician Antoine Laurent Bayle, the work masterfully combines rigorous anatomical study with elegant natural history. The upper register presents eight detailed views of ocular anatomy, from external musculature to the delicate structures of iris and lens, each meticulously hand-colored to distinguish tissue types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition bridges medical science and pharmaceutical botany through the inclusion of Scammonée (Convolvulus scammonia), a climbing plant historically used as a powerful purgative. Its delicate trumpet flowers and arrow-shaped leaves provide a graceful counterpoint to the clinical precision above. Figure 9 illustrates scrophulous ophthalmia, a tubercular eye infection that was a significant medical concern of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable example of how nineteenth century science married technical accuracy with artistic refinement. This plate speaks to collectors of medical antiques, botanical illustration, and French decorative prints alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.25\" x 7.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44705009467507,"sku":"AP7260","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/PL._2055.jpg?v=1775585897","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/plate-55","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}