Ernst Haeckel's Jellyfish Print from Kunstformen der Natur (1904)

Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
Frame Measurements: 20-25mm (0.79"-0.98") thick, 10-14mm (0.4"-0.6") wide.
Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils).
Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.

This is a stunningly intricate lithograph of jellyfish (Leptomedusae) by the influential 19th-century German biologist and artist, Ernst Haeckel. It is a plate from his monumental 1904 work, Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature). The print showcases various species of jellyfish, rendered with incredible scientific detail and arranged with a keen artistic eye. Haeckel's genius was his ability to reveal the inherent symmetry and geometric beauty in nature, transforming a scientific study into a mesmerizing work of art.

Historical Tidbit

Ernst Haeckel was a scientist, but his work had a colossal impact on the art world. His book, Kunstformen der Natur, was published at the absolute peak of the Art Nouveau movement. Artists and designers across Europe were captivated by his detailed, flowing, and organic illustrations of natural life. The delicate tentacles of his jellyfish, the intricate shells of microscopic radiolarians, and the swirling forms of sea anemones became a direct visual blueprint for Art Nouveau style. The famous glasswork of René Lalique and the iconic ironwork entrances of the Paris Métro by Hector Guimard are heavily indebted to the forms Haeckel popularized. In essence, this scientific encyclopedia became an accidental sourcebook for one of the most important art movements of the era.

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