Back-bone photographed from "the scalpel" 1866

"Back-Bone; Photographed from "The Scalpel" by Edward H. Dixon, M.D." is a 1866 book cover that features a photographic portrait of the artist. The image, likely a self-portrait, is a close-up shot of Dixon's head and shoulders. He is dressed in a dark suit and tie, and his hair and beard are neatly trimmed. The image is presented on the left side of the open book, while the right side features the book's title and the artist's name. The cover's design is simple and straightforward, reflecting the book's subject matter, which is a collection of photographs of anatomical specimens. The artwork captures a glimpse into 19th-century medical illustration and portraiture.