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Thuroidea Gurkensterne Haeckel Scientific Chart Print -- Print Only, 8" x 12" and 12" x 18"
Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
GenreArchival print
ArtistErnst Haeckel
SubjectThuroidea Gurkensterne
Circac. 1904
MediumGiclée on 325gsm archival matte
Size Comparison
5'8"12"8"

Thuroidea Gurkensterne Haeckel Scientific Chart PrintErnst Haeckel · c. 1904

Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction

$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
Presentation

Giclée on 325gsm archival matte. Ships rolled in a protective tube in a standard frame-ready size. Frame not included.

Framed: built to order in 7 to 10 business days, U.S. only, 15% restocking on returns. Framing and sizes

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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
GenreArchival print
ArtistErnst Haeckel
SubjectThuroidea Gurkensterne
Circac. 1904
MediumGiclée on 325gsm archival matte
Size Comparison
5'8"12"8"

We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.

The Story Behind the Print

Thuroidea - Gurkensterne Haeckel Scientific Chart Print

This Thuroidea - Gurkensterne scientific chart print is a museum quality reproduction of Ernst Haeckel's 1904 naturalistic illustration. Against a deep sage-green ground, Haeckel renders dozens of ctenophores and related marine organisms in meticulous cream-colored linework. The chart centers on a large, fully-detailed specimen with branching tentacles and studded spherical lobes, surrounded by smaller radial symmetries—geometric rosettes, spoked discs, jellyfish silhouettes, and ornate architectural forms that echo the biological structures themselves. Above the composition, smaller organisms are arranged in rows: hooked shapes, trefoil and star-pointed forms, and delicate feather-like appendages. Below, the title reads "Thuroidea. - Gurkensterne." in small serif capitals, with the notation "Haeckel, Kunstformen der Natur" at the top left corner and "Tafel 50 — Sprosalipes" at the upper right.

The design works beautifully in studies, libraries, scientific offices, teaching spaces, and gallery walls celebrating natural history and the intersection of science and art. The sophisticated sage-and-cream palette suits classic, eclectic, and contemporary interiors alike.

Premium Archival Quality

Printed on heavyweight museum grade matte paper for exceptional fine art quality and long term durability. The archival paper preserves the rich sage-green background, luminous cream-colored detail linework, and subtle texture of the organisms. High resolution preparation keeps the intricate scientific rendering clear and lifelike, even at larger sizes.

A Thoughtful Gift (frame not included)

This scientific chart print is a refined gift for marine biologists, natural history enthusiasts, Haeckel admirers, collectors of scientific illustration, educators, and anyone drawn to the visual beauty of taxonomy and biological form.

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.

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