Artwork
Surgery on a part of the human body
Surgery on a part of the human body is a drawing by J Wetselaar-Whittaker. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Leiden University Libraries. This drawing depicts a surgical procedure on a human body part, rendered in a detailed and informative style.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts a surgical procedure on a human body part, rendered in a detailed and informative style.
Technique & Style
The artwork is executed in grey ink with white highlights, utilizing simple lines to convey the tools and the body part being operated on. Grey wash is employed to create depth, adding dimensionality to the illustration.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing illustrates a medical procedure, likely intended for educational or documentary purposes.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist made precise studies of the body—drawings and sculptures that cut straight to the bones, muscles, and tissues.
