The artwork titled “Study of a Fowl, Lateral View, with skin and underlying fascial layers removed, from ‘A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl'” was created by George Stubbs. Executed in graphite on paper, this piece is associated with the Romanticism art movement and measures 40.3 x 54 cm. Classified as a sketch and study, it is part of the series “A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl.” The artwork is currently housed at the Yale Centre For British Art at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
The artwork presents a meticulous anatomical study of a common fowl. Depicted in a lateral view, the artist has removed the skin and fascial layers to intricately reveal the musculature and underlying structures. The fowl is poised in a lifelike posture, highlighting the artist’s mastery in anatomy and creating a sense of dynamic movement. The precise details rendered in graphite demonstrate Stubbs’ dedication to scientific accuracy and artistic expression, making it a remarkable example of anatomical studies from the Romanticism period.
