Exquisite Bodies @ The Wellcome Collection in London…
Posted on
August 04, 2009 by
DJC
1900’s wax model of a man’s head showing the early stages of syphilis.
The Wellcome Collection Gallery in London is running an exhibit called Exquisite Bodies. The show is a detailed exploration of early 1900’s medical wax models that were used due to to a shortage of human cadavers. It’s fascinating, NSFW stuff that is best viewed on an empty stomach.
To view images from Exquisite Bodies, click here.
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