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Archive Notes
| Collection | Ernst Haeckel: Art Forms in Nature |
| Artist | Ernst Haeckel |
| Subject | Aspidonia Schildtiere |
| Circa | c. 1904 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Aspidonia Schildtiere Haeckel Shield Bugs Scientific Chart PrintErnst Haeckel · c. 1904
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
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Museum-grade archival paper
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Archive Notes
| Collection | Ernst Haeckel: Art Forms in Nature |
| Artist | Ernst Haeckel |
| Subject | Aspidonia Schildtiere |
| Circa | c. 1904 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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The Story Behind the Print
Aspidonia – Schildtiere Haeckel Scientific Chart Print
This Aspidonia – Schildtiere scientific chart print is a museum quality reproduction of Ernst Haeckel's 1904 natural history illustration from Kunstformen der Natur. Against a soft slate-blue ground, twenty numbered specimens of shield bugs (Schildtiere) are arranged in a comprehensive taxonomic display. Each delicately rendered creature is shown in fine pen linework with careful stippling and tonal washes—dorsal and ventral views reveal segmented bodies, jointed legs, antennae, and the distinctive shield-like carapaces that define the order. The specimens vary in size and proportion, from compact rounded forms to elongated varieties, each meticulously labeled with fine numerals. German text at the top reads "Haeckel, Kunstformen der Natur" and "Zur Tafel 47 – Liomidus"; the title "Aspidonia. – Schildtiere" appears centered at the base.
This chart works beautifully in studies, libraries, natural history collections, science classrooms, entomology offices, and gallery walls celebrating historical scientific illustration. The gentle blue palette, precise linework, and organized composition suit classic interiors, educational spaces, and cabinets of curiosity.
Premium Archival Quality
Printed on heavyweight museum grade matte paper for exceptional fine art quality and long term durability. The archival paper helps preserve the soft blue ground, luminous white specimen forms, delicate pen detailing, and subtle tonal gradations. High resolution preparation keeps the intricate linework clear and lifelike, even at larger sizes.
A Thoughtful Gift (frame not included)
This vintage scientific chart print is a refined gift for natural history enthusiasts, entomologists, Haeckel collectors, educators, and buyers drawn to historically accurate scientific illustration and biological art.
Color and Detail Note
Colors and tones may vary slightly due to differences in screen settings. Each print is prepared from high resolution artwork files to ensure accurate reproduction and clear detail.
Frame not included.
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About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with a 1.125 inch face, glazed in crystal-clear acrylic, and finished with a kraft paper dust cover and hanging wire. Your print is dry mounted so it stays perfectly flat for decades. Each framed piece arrives ready to hang.
The frame adds roughly 1.75 inches to each side of the print size you select. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
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