This original lithograph from 1904 features the stunning beauty of sea and marine life. Created by the renowned artist Ernst Haeckel, this piece is a true masterpiece of the genre. With its unique subject and historical significance, this lithograph is sure to impress art enthusiasts and marine life lovers alike.

Excellent example

Folio Size

This exceptional lithograph is from Ernst Haeckels work Kunstformen der Natur or Art Forms in Nature. The work was published in Leipzig and Vienna by Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts in 1904. It featured illustrations of radiolarians, sea anemones, siphonophorae, semaeostomeae, and other sea creatures. Haeckel was an author, artist, physician, biologist and nature philosopher. Haeckel discovered radiolarian, a type of amoeboid protozoa that produced intricate mineral skeletons found as plankton throughout the ocean, He also originated the terms phylum ecology. Kunstformen de Natur is his most famous illustrated work. It bridged the gap between science and art, inspiring numerous artists at the turn of the 20th century especially those associated with Art Nouveau.

Size (including margins) approx 24cm x 34cm (9.5in xx 13.5in).

Condition: Overall excellent.

There may be a very very minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.