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Archive Notes
| Genre | Archival print |
| Artist | Ernst Haeckel |
| Subject | Thuroidea Gurkensterne |
| Circa | c. 1904 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Thuroidea Gurkensterne Haeckel Scientific Chart PrintErnst Haeckel · c. 1904
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
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Museum-grade archival paper
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Archive Notes
| Genre | Archival print |
| Artist | Ernst Haeckel |
| Subject | Thuroidea Gurkensterne |
| Circa | c. 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
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 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
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