Human Skeleton - John Fotherby, 1729. (Gothic Wall Art)
This vintage anatomy art print shows a full standing human skeleton in a classic engraved style, with clear labels and a calm, study-like look. It has that old book feel, so it works well as wall art in an office, studio, or reading corner where you want your home decor to feel thoughtful and a little unusual.
About this art print
This piece is based on John Fotherby’s Anatomy from the years 1729. to 1730., where the skeleton is shown in clear “front view” and “back view” studies (Tab XXVIII and Tab XXIX). It’s a very practical kind of image, made to teach and explain, not to shock. That same quiet, matter-of-fact mood shows up in other older works about life and death too, like Child With Three Skulls, where the message is still serious, but the art stays controlled and precise.
Craft & finish
This human skeleton art print is made on hand-processed paper, highlighted with subtle gold and sealed with beeswax for an authentic parchment feel. Please note that colors can look slightly different from screen to screen.
You can find more pieces like this in our Vintage Art Prints collection.
Human Skeleton (John Fotherby, 1729.) - Vintage Art Print
In case your print creases during the travel, as it usually does travel for some time, you can safely warm it up with a hair-dryer, and the wax will melt back right into it. You can also use a lighter, which is a much faster method, but be careful to keep the flame either above the paper or parallel to it (which means holding the paper vertically) so it doesn't smudge or even catch fire. The chance of the print actually creasing is very small, as they are rolled in bubble-wrap and shipped in a cardboard box. Also, be sure to keep the print out of the direct sunlight, as it can melt or fade.
Visit the link below to see more about how our replicas are made, how to display them, and repair the damage:
https://www.artifex-replicas.com/post/about-our-parchment-replicas
