Kunstformen der Natur – Ophiodea (Tafel 10, 1904)

Highlights

• Kunstformen der Natur (Tafel 10) BHL47387966 by Ernst Haeckel from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) — a faithful museum-quality reproduction of a celebrated natural-history illustration.
• CHOOSE YOUR SIZE & FORMAT: Pick your dimensions and shape right from this listing — vertical, horizontal, panoramic and square options available.
• MUSEUM-QUALITY GICLEE: Fade-resistant archival inks on premium artist-grade canvas, hand-stretched and gallery-wrapped over a solid 1.5" wood frame, hardware attached and ready to hang.
• A REFINED FOCAL POINT for the living room, bedroom, study, home office or entryway — timeless style with lasting appeal.
• HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA: Made to order in multiple sizes and shapes — a thoughtful, gallery-worthy gift.

Description

This meticulously detailed lithographic plate from Ernst Haeckel's celebrated scientific atlas 'Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms in Nature) depicts Ophiodea — brittle stars and serpent stars — arranged in a symmetrical, jewel-like composition across a cream background. The central specimen dominates with radiating spiny arms, surrounded by smaller studies showing anatomical variety in form and texture, rendered with the precise, almost obsessive draftsmanship for which Haeckel is renowned. First published between 1899 and 1904, 'Kunstformen der Natur' was a landmark work bridging scientific illustration and Art Nouveau aesthetics, influencing artists and designers worldwide.