currentsinbiology:

fragenherrdoktor:

The Sick Rose by Richard Barnett is a collection of 19th-century medical illustrations. Prior to the use of photography, these images were used to capture the gruesome diseases of the era in painstakingly beautiful detail. Meticulous illustrations were an essential tool for educating students and helping doctors of the day diagnose and record ailments.

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I feel morbid for wanting a copy.