Gooooood Monday to ya!
Today I decided I’d dig into the past and show you a little Ernst Haeckel for your appreciation! I have a pretty serious love for old botanical illustrations. Ernst Haeckel was an amazingly talented and intelligent German who was born in 1834 and lived til the early 1900’s. Ernst was a biologist, professor, naturalist, philosopher and artist just to name a few. His work is breathtaking! Most of what I have seen is related to the sea. The detail is incredible! Haeckel described and named thousands of NEW species, mapped a genealogical tree relating all life forms, AND coined the term biology. What an awesome guy! Let’s take a look at his work:
The last image is one of many Christmas cards he produced. How did he find time to make Christmas cards!?! I just love them because he chooses such strange imagery for his cards! Very unusual indeed! Enjoy your Monday!
This is a very well collected online tribute of Ernst Haeckel’s work. A nicely written article too!
Lovely!
Reblogged this on Elizabeth Lorayne and commented:
These are so lovely and these in particular reinforce that Spring is on its way! The colors are so vibrant.
I too love this illustrator!
Gorgeous illustrations. Had never heard of Haeckel before. Thanks for sharing :)!
He is so awesome! Glad you enjoyed!
Wow. Thank you for sharing. His work is beautiful!
Lovely illustrations, wish I had these to frame!
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