Acephala Bivalve Shell Print byErnst Haeckel · c. 1904

Acephala Bivalve Shell Print by Ernst Haeckel

This marine natural history print reproduces Tafel 55 from Ernst Haeckel's Kunstformen der Natur, published in 1904. A carefully balanced group of bivalve shells appears against a deep black field, revealing ribbed fans, heart-shaped valves, scalloped edges, and layered folds in luminous monochrome.

The dramatic contrast turns precise shell anatomy into an architectural study of repetition and form.

Premium Archival Quality

Printed on heavyweight museum-grade matte paper from a carefully prepared high-resolution file. Fine engraved lines, ridges, shadows, printed captions, and shell textures remain clear across every offered size.

A Thoughtful Gift A refined gift for marine biologists, shell collectors, coastal naturalists, monochrome-art lovers, and libraries or studies with a natural history focus.

PRESENTATION OPTIONS

PRINT ONLY

Printed on archival matte fine art paper and shipped rolled in a sturdy protective tube. Frame not included.

FRAMED AND READY TO HANG

Framed options are available for the 8 x 12 and 12 x 18 artwork sizes. Each piece is built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, no mat, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and installed hanging wire.

Slimwood Silver: 1.125-inch face. Adds 1.75 inches to the selected artwork size in both overall width and height.

Slimwood Gold: 1.125-inch face. Adds 1.75 inches to the selected artwork size in both overall width and height.

Satin Black: 0.875-inch face. Adds 1.25 inches to the selected artwork size in both overall width and height.

The selected size refers to the artwork itself.

Color and Detail Note

Screen settings can cause slight tonal variation. The artwork has been professionally restored while retaining the character of the historical plate and its original paper tone.

Archive Print Co. Professionally restored and printed on museum-grade materials.