Kunstformen der Natur, Tafel 37 – Siphonophorae (1904)

Highlights

• Kunstformen der Natur (Tafel 37) BHL47388151 by Ernst Haeckel from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) — a faithful museum-quality reproduction of a celebrated natural-history illustration.
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• 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.
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Description

This intricate scientific illustration from Ernst Haeckel's landmark work 'Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms in Nature) depicts a stunning array of Siphonophorae — colonial marine organisms closely related to jellyfish — rendered in exquisite detail against a warm cream background. The central plate, labeled 'Tafel 37,' showcases the organisms' otherworldly forms, including spiraling tendrils, bell-shaped floats, and delicate symmetrical structures in muted sage green and soft gray tones. Published in 1904, 'Kunstformen der Natur' was a groundbreaking portfolio of 100 lithographic plates that celebrated the beauty of natural forms and profoundly influenced Art Nouveau design worldwide.