Deformed Collection (#6)

Sculpture of a deformed human head on the exterior of the Church of Santa Maria Formosa, Venice. The head has been interpreted as a talisman against the evil eye

Thalassaemia, X-ray
Thalassaemia. Coloured hand X-ray of a patient with thalassaemia, also known as Cooleys anaemia. The bones of the hand show demineralization (lighter patches)

Scoliosis of the back, contour map. Computer artwork showing a dorsal (back) view of a human back with scoliosis, with contours showing the shape of the surface

Back deformities, historical anatomical artwork. These patients all have spinal deformities leading to abnormal curvatures of the back

Arthritic joint. Conceptual image of an arthritic joint (red and white) surrounded by healthy joints (white). The healthy joints have smooth, well- defined edges

Cleft lip. Image 2 of 2. Artwork of the face of a person with a cleft, or hare, lip following surgery to correct it. A cleft lip is a birth defect caused by a failure of the face to fuse together

Scoliosis spine deformity, X-ray
Scoliosis sideways deformity of the spine of a woman, coloured X-ray. The spine (upper centre) is severely bent. The deformity affected the patients posture

Coloured X-ray of a womans flat foot
Flat foot. Coloured X-ray of the flat foot of a 25 year old woman. The decreased arching of the foot in this condition, also known as pes planus, means that her sole lies flat on the ground

Osteoporosis of the spine, CT scan
Osteoporosis of the spine. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the twisted lumbar vertebrae of a woman with osteoporosis

Osteoporosis of spine, X-ray
Osteoporosis. Coloured X-ray of a rear view of the lumbar (lower) spine of an elderly woman showing scoliosis (sideways curvature) of the spine caused by osteoporosis

Arthritic hand, computer artwork. The finger and wrist joints are inflamed and swollen. Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by the immune system attacking the bodys own tissues

Arthritic hand, conceptual artwork. Arthritis is a degenerative disease that results in the loss of cartilage between joints (red), causing pain and inflammation

Arthritic hands, X-ray
Arthritic hands. Coloured X-ray of the deformed hands of a patient suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The patients fingers are abnormally bent because of damage to the joints

Scoliosis of the spine, artwork

Pagets disease, light micrograph
Pagets disease. Light micrograph of a section through bone tissue from a skull affected by Pagets disease, or osteitis deformans

Amputated toe, X-ray
Amputated toe. Coloured frontal (left) and oblique (right) X-rays of a foot of a diabetic, showing an amputated second toe

Arthrosis of the knee, X-ray
Arthrosis of the knee, coloured frontal X-ray. The joint is swollen and there are osteophytes, abnormal bony growths (pointed protrusions), seen on the bone at centre

Bunion, X-ray
Bunion. Coloured X-ray of a bunion (hallux valgus, upper right), the swelling of the joint between the big toe and the first metatarsal bone in the foot

Large tumour of the head, 18th century

Bone softening, 18th century

Mutant sheep, 18th century

Miguelon reconstruction. Artwork of a reconstruction (right) based on a Homo heidelbergensis fossil skull (left). This reconstruction is based on Cranium 5

Plum pocket infection, light micrograph
Plum pocket infection. Light micrograph of a section through a plum gall caused by the plum pocket fungus (Taphrina pruni)

Arthritic hands
MODEL RELEASED. Arthritic hands. Hands of a person that have become deformed due to arthritis. Arthritis is a degenerative condition that affects the joints causing inflammation and pain

Spine in Morquio syndrome, X-ray
Coloured X-ray (side view) of the spine in a 7 year old patient with Morquio syndrome showing deformed vertebral bones (osteodysplasia). Morquio syndrome is an inherited lysosomal storage disorder

Neurofibromatosis, 17th century artwork
Neurofibromatosis. 17th century artwork of a man with neck deformities (neurofibromas) due to neurofibromatosis. These tumours arise from the fibrous coverings of nerves

Earth and Moon space-time warp, artwork
Earth and Moon space-time warp. Artwork of the Earth (lower left) and the Moon (upper right) on a grid representing space-time

Amputated fingertip, X-ray
Amputated fingertip. Coloured X-ray of the 4th and 5th fingers of a hand where the end of the 5th (little) finger has been amputated (red)

Ingrowing toenail, artwork
Ingrowing toenail. Artwork showing a normal toenail (bottom left) and an ingrowing toenail (top and bottom right). An ingrowing toenail is deformed and grows into the flesh of the toe

Childhood rickets, X-ray
Childhood rickets. Coloured frontal X-ray of the legs of a 3-year-old child with rickets. Rickets (Osteomalacia) occurs predominantly in children

Melorheostosis of the shoulder, X-ray
Melorheostosis of the shoulder. X-ray of 59-year-old patients shoulder, showing damage (dense white, upper right) caused by melorheostosis

Charcot arthropathy, MRI scans
Charcot arthropathy. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the foot of a 33-year-old patient with Charcot arthropathy

Spine in Hurler Syndrome, X-ray
Spine in Hurler Syndrome. Coloured X-ray of the spine of a 26-month-old child with Hurler syndrome (also called mucopolysaccharidosis type I, MPS I)

Folded rock formation. Close-up of folds in a fallen block of rock. These folds are formed as the rock is deformed by immense pressures generated from within the Earths crust as it moves over

Abnormal sperm, SEM
Abnormal sperm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sperm cell with an exposed central flagellum at the base of its tail

Gall on a yew bud
Artichoke gall on a yew bud (Taxus sp.). The rounded structure on the end of a branch (lower right) is caused by a gall fly (Taxomyia taxi). Photographed in England

Leaf gall on alder leaves
Leaf gall (light green spots) on the leaves of an alder tree (Alnus sp.). This leaf damage has been caused by the mite Eriophyes laevis. Photographed in Dorset, England

Mutated eastern newt. Eastern newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) with a deformed left hind leg and an extra hind leg (upper right)

Rheumatoid arthritis of the hands, X-ray
Coloured X-ray (top view) of the hands of a patient, showing rheumatoid arthritis affecting some of the joints at the base of the fingers

Abnormal thistle stem, light micrograph
Abnormal thistle stem. Light micrograph of a normal (top) and abnormal (bottom) stem of the perennial sow thistle (Sonchus arvensis). The abnormal stem has grown in a flattened, or fasciated, manner

Oak burr on the trunk of an oak tree (Quercus robur). Burr (or burl) is deformed wood caused by cambium. Cambium is layers of tissue that are the source of cells for secondary growth

Fasciation in a woolly chamomile flower head (Anthemis tomentosa). Fasiciation is a condition in which the growing tip (apical meristem) of a plant becomes elongated, producing flattened

Effect of Corsets
Wearing a corset may make you look nice, but it does awful things to your body

Trees bent by prevailing wind. Nugget Point the Catlins South Island New Zealand
MAB-520 Trees bent by prevailing wind. Nugget Point the Catlins South Island New Zealand Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Deformed sand tiger shark, Carcharias taurus; found in warm seas worldwide; captive (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Killer whale (Orcinus orca): this is a male but the dorsal fin has flopped over
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Tree and rocks small tree growing precariously between rocks of red granite Spitzkoppe region, Namibia, Africa
SAS-344 Tree and rocks - small tree growing precariously between rocks of red granite Spitzkoppe region, Namibia, Africa Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

What Corsets Do
what a corset does FOR, and TO a girl

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"Unveiling the Deformed: A Journey through Curiosities and Oddities" Step into a world where peculiarities reign supreme, as we embark on a captivating journey through the realm of deformity. From the enchanting canals of Venice to the mysterious Antipope's domain, Italy sets the stage for our exploration. Intriguingly, bunions and X-rays intertwine in this narrative, shedding light on medical anomalies that have fascinated mankind for centuries. As if plucked from a sideshow poster circa 1945, The Frog Boy beckons us with his enigmatic presence, reminding us of humanity's fascination with what lies beyond normalcy. Echoes of Victor Hugo's Hunchback of Notre Dame resonate as we delve into tales like Chinese foot-binding - an ancient practice that transformed women's feet into delicate works of art but left them forever deformed. Comfort to the Corns, a hand-colored engraving from 1800, offers insight into historical attempts at alleviating foot ailments. Nature itself joins this parade of oddities; a wind-blown tree stands tall amidst its straightened counterparts. John Baggridge or Jack Double-head captivates with his dual visage captured on paper – an embodiment of duality within deformity. From literature to artistry, Songes De Pantagruel transports us further down this rabbit hole where imagination knows no bounds. In Kyabe, Chad - Africa emerges another marvel: Sara Man adorned with enormous lip plates showcasing cultural practices that redefine beauty norms. But it doesn't end there; even ancient civilizations bear witness to our fascination with deformity. Stele of Roma dedicated to Goddess Astarte unveils how even doorkeepers were not exempt from being immortalized due to their unique physical traits. Lastly, we confront shocking realities such as binding girls' feet in China – an East Asian tradition leaving lasting imprints on those who endured it.