Coupe Transversale Collection

Olfactory and maxillary nerves
FLO4672503 Olfactory and maxillary nerves. Lithograph by Davesne, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

The great pyramid of Giza 1, interior chambers 2
FLO4577050 The great pyramid of Giza 1, interior chambers 2

Elevation and section of a blast furnace works with water regulator
FLO4590819 Elevation and section of a blast furnace works with water regulator, early 19th century

Gas lights by Samuel Clegg (1781-1861)
FLO4591045 Gas lights by Samuel Clegg (1781-1861), John Stancliffe and Benjamin Cooke. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Plans and sections of a carding machine
FLO4591970 Plans and sections of a carding machine, used for preparing fibers in cotton manufacture, 18th century

Cross sections of the brain. Lithograph of Corbie
FLO4673108 Cross sections of the brain. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Plantain banana. Coloured copper engraving
FLO4726360 Plantain banana. Coloured copper engraving, based on an illustration by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), in Encyclopedie d'histoire naturelle, published in Vienna (Austria), 1816

Furnaces used by David Mushet (1772-1847) for his experiments on iron and steel
FLO4591898 Furnaces used by David Mushet (1772-1847) for his experiments on iron and steel, and used for tobacco pipe manufacture

File cutting equipment and various filters
FLO4591225 File cutting equipment and various filters. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Facial and auditory nerves. Lithograph by Davesne
FLO4672442 Facial and auditory nerves. Lithograph by Davesne, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petite Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Geological cut of the Black Forest (Germany)
FLO4694040 Geological cut of the Black Forest (Germany), South Tyrol (Italy), Vesuve (Italy) and Niagara Falls (Canada)

Table of average thickness of rock layers and cross section of the earth's bark - Chromolithography of Geology
FLO4694006 Table of average thickness of rock layers and cross section of the earth's bark - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)

Spleen, kidneys, caecum, bile and pancreas
FLO4672861 Spleen, kidneys, caecum, bile and pancreas. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petiure Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Aponevrosis of the abdomen and perinee
FLO4672789 Aponevrosis of the abdomen and perinee. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Various plant fossils, algae
FLO4694247 Various plant fossils, algae, insects and protozoa - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)

Various fossils: diatomees, algae
FLO4694212 Various fossils: diatomees, algae, coniferes, sea urchin, mollusk and ammonitor- Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)

Hydraulics systems including floating action 1
FLO4591722 Hydraulics systems including floating action 1, 2, hydromancy or water divination 3, 4, and Archimedes solution to the problem of Hiero's crown 5

Furnaces including common air furnace
FLO4591886 Furnaces including common air furnace, furnaces designed by Dr

Plan and elevation of an oil mill designed by John Smeaton
FLO4590901 Plan and elevation of an oil mill designed by John Smeaton, early 19th century

Cross-sections and plans of blast furnaces
FLO4590790 Cross-sections and plans of blast furnaces, early 19th century

Section through the abdomen. Lithograph of Lebrun
FLO4672840 Section through the abdomen. Lithograph of Lebrun, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Aponevrosis (fibrous membrane that covers and supports the muscles) of the torso
FLO4672748 Aponevrosis (fibrous membrane that covers and supports the muscles) of the torso, cross section and frontal view

Permian fern fossils - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)
FLO4694106 Permian fern fossils - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887), extract from Natural History by Gotthilf Heinrich von Schubert (1780-1860)

Fossil plants and insects - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)
FLO4694068 Fossil plants and insects - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887), extract from Natural History by Gotthilf Heinrich von Schubert (1780-1860)

Fossils: skeleton of bats, and various mammals
FLO4694272 Fossils: skeleton of bats, and various mammals, bird and aquatic carnivore - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)

Wood fruit poop, canarium nuts and badamier fruit
FLO4726586 Wood fruit poop, canarium nuts and badamier fruit

Sciatic nerve and sacred plexus
FLO4672464 Sciatic nerve and sacred plexus. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Sections of the eye orbit and nasal cavity
FLO4672767 Sections of the eye orbit and nasal cavity. Lithography of Davesne, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Examples of hydraulic siphons including natural springs
FLO4591668 Examples of hydraulic siphons including natural springs, waves, syringe, rope pump, the Duke of Wirtemberg's siphon or the Sipho Wirtembergicus and Archimedes screw

Plans and sections of a gardening hothouse or stove
FLO4591915 Plans and sections of a gardening hothouse or stove, 18th century

Elevations and sections through an industrial still
FLO4590711 Elevations and sections through an industrial still

Loxodonta sp (Coupe d'un crane d'elephant - Section of an elephant skull)
CSO4987833 Loxodonta sp (Coupe d'un crane d'elephant - Section of an elephant skull)

Plans and sections through canal bridge
FLO4591830 Plans and sections through canal bridge, 18th century

Plan, elevation and section of a blast furnace works
FLO4590832 Plan, elevation and section of a blast furnace works, early 19th century

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A coupe transversale is a cross-sectional view that provides a unique perspective on an object or structure. By slicing through the middle, we are able to see the intricate details and inner workings that are not visible from the outside. This technique is commonly used in architecture, engineering, and anatomy to better understand how things are put together. In architecture, a coupe transversale allows us to see the layers of a building - from the foundation to the roof - and how each component fits together to create a cohesive whole. It gives us insight into the structural integrity of a design and helps architects make informed decisions about materials and construction methods. Similarly, in engineering, a they are reveal hidden flaws or weaknesses in a machine or device that may not be apparent from looking at it head-on. By examining it from this unique angle, engineers can troubleshoot problems and improve efficiency. In anatomy, a coupe transversale is used to study internal organs and tissues in detail. Medical professionals rely on these cross-sectional views to diagnose conditions and plan surgeries with precision.