Hunterian Museum, 19th century
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Hunterian Museum, 19th century
Hunterian Museum interior, 19th-century artwork. Located at the Royal College of Surgeons, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, England, this museum opened in 1813. It is based on the collection of Scottish surgeon John Hunter (1728-1793). In the early 1840s, curated by Richard Owen (robed, 1804-1892) it included a giant ground sloth (Mylodon robustus, left), a giant armadillo relative (Glyptodon clavipes, right), and the 2.31-metre-tall skeleton of the Irish Giant (Charles Byrne, 1761-1783, centre right). Artwork by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792" 1864), engraved by Edward Radclyffe (1810-1863)
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1840s Anatomist Black And White Curator Display Exhibit Fossil Giant Ground Sloth London Museum Richard Owen Royal College Of Surgeons Specimen Specimens Surgeon Visitor Visitors Edward Radclyffe Exhibits Giant Armadillo Hunterian Museum Irish Giant Lincolns Inn Fields Palaeontology Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
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This print takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the Hunterian Museum located at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, England. Opened in 1813, this museum was built upon the remarkable collection of Scottish surgeon John Hunter. Curated by Richard Owen in the early 1840s, it showcased an array of fascinating exhibits. In this artwork by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd and engraved by Edward Radclyffe, we see a striking interior scene featuring three prominent specimens. On the left stands a giant ground sloth known as Mylodon robustus, while on the right is its colossal counterpart - a relative of the armadillo called Glyptodon clavipes. Dominating the center-right is an imposing skeleton measuring 2.31 meters tall - that of Charles Byrne, famously known as "the Irish Giant". The image captures not only these extraordinary creatures but also highlights their historical significance within zoology and paleontology. The presence of visitors adds depth to this illustration, emphasizing its role as both an educational resource and a place for exploration. With meticulous detail and monochrome elegance, this print transports us back to a time when scientific curiosity flourished alongside advancements in medicine and biology. It serves as a testament to human fascination with nature's wonders while honoring those who dedicated their lives to unraveling its mysteries.
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