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Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | Archival print |
| Artist | Ernst Haeckel |
| Subject | Peridinea Geißelhütchen |
| Circa | c. 1904 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Peridinea Geißelhütchen Haeckel Marine Biology 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 Oct 15 to Oct 22
Museum-grade archival paper
U.S. orders are printed and framed in the U.S.
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | Archival print |
| Artist | Ernst Haeckel |
| Subject | Peridinea Geißelhütchen |
| Circa | c. 1904 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
Peridinea Geißelhütchen Haeckel Scientific Chart Print
This Peridinea Geißelhütchen scientific chart print is a museum quality reproduction of Ernst Haeckel's 1904 natural history illustration from his taxonomic atlas. Rendered in precise black ink on cream ground, the chart displays eleven distinct dinoflagellate specimens—microscopic marine organisms—each numbered and arranged across the page in careful scientific order. The organisms display remarkable diversity: fan-shaped forms with radiating filaments, bulbous spheres studded with surface texture, elongated bodies crowned with flagella, and armored shells marked by geometric plating. Fine crosshatching and dotwork render surface patterns and anatomical detail with meticulous precision. At top, the header reads "Haeckel / Kunstformen der Natur," with "Tafel 14 — Peridinea" at upper right. The lower margin bears the German caption "Peridinea. — Geißelhütchen."
The composition works beautifully in studies, scientific offices, biology classrooms, libraries, laboratories, naturalist collections, and gallery walls celebrating historic scientific art and natural philosophy. The warm cream tone and restrained ink palette suit traditional interiors, academic spaces, and modern rooms drawn to vintage educational graphics.
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 linework, crisp numerals, delicate cross-hatching, and cream-toned ground. High resolution preparation keeps the intricate biological detail clear and lifelike, 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, educators, collectors of vintage scientific illustration, and buyers drawn to precise natural history 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 detail.
Frame not included.
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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
4.7567 customer reviews
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