Tafel 17 - Porpema. Siphonophorae.
ernst heinrich philipp august haeckel (1834 – 1919)
Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) was a German zoologist & artist who popularized Darwin's work. Known for stunning 'Art Forms of Nature' illustrations, coined biological terms like ecology & phylogeny. Influenced Art Nouveau & scientific thought.
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About this artwork
- Title: Tafel 17 - Porpema. Siphonophorae.
- Artist: ernst heinrich philipp august haeckel
- Year: 1904
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
- Corpus context: 19th-century naturalism , haeckel's systematic approach to nature
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Keywords: siphonophorae jellyfish , 1904 botanical art , haeckel jellyfish illustr
- Color intensity: Balanced


