“Wow! This is the second print I've purchased from Paola and couldn't be happier with the quality! It's printed on nice thick paper and the colors are really vibrant. I bought it as a gift and the recipient loves it. The packaging was nice as well - it came rolled up so it was protected during shipping but unrolled easily for the frame. Thank you!!”
Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | color lithograph |
| Series | Ernst Haeckel: Art Forms in Nature |
| Artist | Ernst Haeckel |
| Subject | Staurastrum algae |
| Circa | 1904 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Desmidiea Algae PrintErnst Haeckel · c. 1904
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 1 – Oct 8
Museum-grade archival paper
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | color lithograph |
| Series | Ernst Haeckel: Art Forms in Nature |
| Artist | Ernst Haeckel |
| Subject | Staurastrum algae |
| Circa | 1904 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
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
Desmidiea Algae Print by Ernst Haeckel
This natural history print reproduces Tafel 24 from Ernst Haeckel's Kunstformen der Natur, published in 1904. The plate presents desmid algae arranged as intricate green geometric and cellular forms. The restoration retains the complete plate border, period headings, caption, and warm historical paper character.
PREMIUM ARCHIVAL QUALITY
Printed on heavyweight museum-grade matte paper from a carefully prepared high-resolution file. Fine linework, numbered specimens, period typography, and subtle tonal shifts remain clear across every offered size.
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, 10 x 15, 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. Each piece arrives fully assembled and ready to hang.
Satin Black: 0.875-inch face. Adds 1.25 inches to the selected artwork size in both overall width and height.
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.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders typically ship within 7 to 10 business days.
FRAMED PIECE RETURN TERMS
Eligible framed pieces may be returned within 30 days of delivery if unused and returned in their original packaging. A 15% restocking fee applies. Outbound shipping is nonrefundable, and the buyer is responsible for return shipping.
If a framed piece arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours with photographs. We will replace it at no cost.
COLOR AND DETAIL NOTE
Screen settings can cause slight color variation. The artwork has been professionally restored while retaining the character of the historical plate and its original paper tone. Archive Print Co.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. 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
From our collectors
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