A self portrait of Anna Morandi with what looks like a human brain.
Monday, 19 March 2012
Anna Morandi, an extraoridinay 18th Century Woman.
Anna Morandi was an 18th century Anatomist, and she created the human anatomy in wax sculptures to help the medical proffession understand the human body. The story is here: http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/03/the-lady-anatomist-18th-century-wax-sculptures-by-anna-manzolini/254515/
A bit gruesome, but interesting.
ReplyDeleteI agree Gorges. Beats body snatching though.
ReplyDeleteKeith.
The wax figures look so real. Very interesting. I feel a little weak and wobbly now after seeing the gutsy photo. Michelle
ReplyDeleteI agree Michelle, they are very well done. Now have a cup of tea & think of something else.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment.
Keith.