Leptomedusae. - Faltenquallen LCCN2015648922

Highlights

• Premium canvas print of Leptomedusae. - Faltenquallen LCCN2015648922
• Hand-stretched 1.5" gallery wrap canvas — arrives ready to hang, no frame needed
• Fade-resistant inks for long-lasting color and rich tones, made to order
• Made to order in the United States by niceandco.
• Finished size 30" W x 10" H

Description

This antique scientific illustration depicts seven specimens of Leptomedusae — commonly known as Faltenquallen or 'folded jellyfish' — rendered in delicate teal ink on cream paper. The plate showcases the organisms' intricate bell structures, radiating oral arms, and ornate tentacles in exquisite detail, capturing both their symmetry and ethereal grace. The image originates from Ernst Haeckel's landmark publication 'Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms in Nature), a highly influential 1899–1904 portfolio that fused scientific illustration with Art Nouveau aesthetics and shaped how the natural world was visualized at the turn of the twentieth century.