| Genre | Archival print |
| Artist | Ernst Haeckel |
| Subject | Flagellata Geißlinge |
| Circa | c. 1904 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Flagellata Geißlinge Haeckel Scientific Chart PrintErnst Haeckel · c. 1904
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
| Genre | Archival print |
| Artist | Ernst Haeckel |
| Subject | Flagellata Geißlinge |
| Circa | c. 1904 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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The Story Behind the Print
Flagellata – Geißlinge Haeckel Scientific Chart Print
This Flagellata – Geißlinge scientific chart print is a museum quality reproduction of Ernst Haeckel's 1904 naturalist illustration from his monumental Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms of Nature). The chart presents eleven numbered specimens of flagellate organisms, each rendered in precise ink line work against a warm cream ground.
The composition arranges diverse morphologies with scientific clarity: sinuous whip-like structures dominate specimens 1 and 2, their branching flagella radiating outward; specimen 3 displays clustered bell-shaped forms arrayed on a delicate stalk; specimen 4 shows a solitary teardrop-shaped organism with trailing filament; specimens 6, 8, 9, and 10 present increasingly complex colonial arrangements of tubular or bulbous chambers stacked in radial patterns; specimen 5 depicts a rounded form with fine radiating filaments; specimen 7 captures a symmetrical star-like structure in frontal view; and specimen 11 renders an aggregate of spherical cells clustered in dense formation. Each illustration demonstrates the organism's internal structure and proportions through cross-hatching and delicate linear detail.
The header reads "Haeckel, Kunstformen der Natur" and "Tafel 13 — Dinoflagelen." The title "Flagellata. — Geißlinge" appears centered at the base in period typography.
This chart works beautifully in studies, biology labs, libraries, teaching spaces, naturalist cabinets, offices, and gallery walls celebrating scientific illustration and Victorian naturalism. The warm ivory ground and restrained ink palette suit both traditional academic interiors and modern minimalist spaces.
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 delicate ink linework, subtle cross-hatching, and warm cream background. High resolution preparation keeps the scientific detail sharp 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, biology educators, Haeckel admirers, collectors of naturalist illustration, and anyone drawn to the intersection of science and art. It suits birthdays, academic gifts, office refreshes, creative studios, museum shops, or interiors that honor the history of scientific visualization.
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 of all specimen illustrations.
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.
From a Collector
“I am so pleased with this print. The reproduction is true in colour, just as described. Couldn't be happier with the entire process.”
Jo, Los Angeles, CA — Verified Purchase





