Kunstformen der Natur, Tafel 55 – Acephala (1904)

Highlights

• Kunstformen der Natur (Tafel 55) BHL47388253 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 striking black-and-white lithographic plate from Ernst Haeckel's landmark scientific art book 'Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms in Nature) displays an array of bivalve mollusc shells — labeled 'Acephala — Muscheln' — arranged in meticulous symmetrical detail against a deep black background. Published in 1904, Haeckel's 'Kunstformen der Natur' comprised 100 plates illustrating the geometric beauty of natural organisms, bridging scientific illustration and Art Nouveau design. The dramatic contrast and precise rendering of shell textures, ribs, and frilled edges give the composition an almost sculptural elegance.