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Archive Notes
| Collection | Ernst Haeckel: Art Forms in Nature |
| Artist | Ernst Haeckel |
| Subject | Ctenophorae Kammquallen |
| Circa | c. 1904 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Ctenophorae Kammquallen Haeckel Scientific Chart PrintErnst Haeckel · c. 1904
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Sep 28 – Oct 5
Museum-grade archival paper
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Collection | Ernst Haeckel: Art Forms in Nature |
| Artist | Ernst Haeckel |
| Subject | Ctenophorae Kammquallen |
| Circa | c. 1904 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
Ctenophorae Kammquallen Haeckel Scientific Chart Print
This Ctenophorae—Kammquallen scientific chart print is a museum quality reproduction of Ernst Haeckel's 1904 marine biology illustration from Kunstformen der Natur. Against a warm cream ground, approximately fifteen meticulously rendered comb jelly specimens are arranged in a balanced grid, each rendered in precise blue-line ink. The forms include symmetrical disc shapes with radiating comb plates, undulating bell-shaped bodies with trailing tentacles, spiral and lobed structures, and delicate ramifying filaments. Anatomical cross-sections and profile views reveal the jellies' ribbed propulsive combs, mouth structures, and branching appendages. The German title "Ctenophorae.—Kammquallen" appears centered below the chart border. Header text at top reads "Haeckel, Kunstformen der Natur" and "Tafel 27.—Horosiphora."
The composition works beautifully in studies, libraries, biology classrooms, natural history collections, coastal-inspired interiors, and gallery walls celebrating scientific illustration and Victorian naturalism. The pale cream and blue palette suits academic settings, vintage cabinets of curiosity, and spaces honoring the history of marine science.
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 intricate blue linework, delicate cross-hatching, anatomical precision, and warm cream tone. High resolution preparation keeps the fine detail sharp and clear, even at larger sizes.
A Thoughtful Gift (frame not included)
This scientific chart print is a refined gift for naturalists, marine biology enthusiasts, Haeckel admirers, collectors of natural history illustration, educators, and buyers drawn to vintage scientific art and Victorian-era natural science documentation.
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, detailed rendering of the original illustration.
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.
Customer notes
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“Shipped soon after I ordered and came in about a week! (That includes a holiday and the weekend). I loved how carefully packaged my print came and it even had a note from the seller, very thoughtful touch. The print looks so clear and the paper is great quality, it looks even better than the picture online. I would 100% recommend this shop/ seller.”
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