ASTERIDEA-SEESTERNE

Chart the mesmerizing symmetry of the deep sea with this "Asteridea" (Starfish) print by the legendary biologist-artist Ernst Haeckel. This is a museum-quality reproduction of Plate 8 from his 1904 masterpiece, "Kunstformen der Natur" (Art Forms in Nature).

Haeckel’s genius was his ability to find the art within science. He didn't just document life; he revealed its inherent design, symmetry, and architectural beauty. In this stunning plate, he arranges a diverse collection of starfish (Seesterne in German) in a complex, balanced composition that is both scientifically precise and artistically breathtaking.

Sourced from a high-resolution scan of the original 1904 lithograph held in the Library of Congress, this print has been carefully restored to capture every intricate line and subtle colour. The work of Haeckel famously inspired the Art Nouveau movement, and this piece, with its natural, flowing forms, is a perfect example of why.