Kunstformen der Natur, Tafel 87 — Teleostei (1904)

Highlights

• Kunstformen der Natur (Tafel 87) BHL47388427 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.
• 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 striking plate from Ernst Haeckel's landmark scientific art book 'Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms in Nature) depicts an elegant arrangement of bony fish (Teleostei) surrounded by shells, fins, and marine specimens, all rendered in luminous green and white against a deep teal background. First published in installments between 1899 and 1904, Haeckel's 'Kunstformen der Natur' revolutionized both scientific illustration and decorative art, influencing the Art Nouveau movement with its meticulous detail and organic symmetry. The central seahorse and spiny scorpionfish, flanked by radiating fan-like shells and coral forms, create a hypnotic, symmetrical composition that feels simultaneously scientific and ornamental.