Kunstformen der Natur, Tafel 52 – Filicinae (1904)

Highlights

• Kunstformen der Natur (Tafel 52) BHL47388237 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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Description

This plate from Ernst Haeckel's landmark scientific-art publication 'Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms in Nature, 1899–1904) depicts Filicinae — ferns — rendered in delicate sage-green tones against a warm ivory ground, showcasing their intricate fronds, branching rhizomes, and unfurling leaves in Haeckel's signature blend of biological precision and ornamental beauty. Published in Leipzig, the 100-plate portfolio revolutionized both scientific illustration and Art Nouveau design, influencing architects and decorators worldwide. The composition centers on a large fern specimen with smaller specimens arranged around it, capturing the plant's symmetrical elegance and natural complexity.