{"product_id":"plate-77","title":"Pelvis, Sternum, Shoulder Blade-  La Médecine Pittoresque","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the distinguished pages of La Médecine Pittoresque, this mid-19th century French medical plate exemplifies the extraordinary union of science and artistry that defined Parisian publishing. Plate 77 presents a study in contrasts: the stark precision of skeletal anatomy (sacrum, iliac bone, sternum, and scapula) rendered in subtle grays and creams, alongside the vibrant golden bloom of Arnica montana, the mountain herb long prized for its healing properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished under the direction of physician Antoine Laurent Bayle, this work emerged during France's undisputed leadership in medical illustration. Each element is meticulously numbered and labeled in elegant copperplate script, transforming clinical subject matter into visual poetry. The hand-coloring brings particular life to the Arnica specimen, its cheerful yellow petals and verdant leaves offering organic warmth against the cool anatomical precision above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable piece for collectors of medical ephemera, botanical illustration, or French scientific publishing. This plate bridges the worlds of healing arts, capturing an era when physicians studied bones and botanicals with equal reverence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44705111965811,"sku":"AP7275","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/PL._2077.jpg?v=1775589340","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/plate-77","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}