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Haeckel, Ernst (1834-1919)

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Name
Haeckel, Ernst (1834-1919)
Nationality
German
Biography
Ernst Haeckel was a German biologist, philosopher, and artist born on February 16, 1834, in Potsdam, Germany. He studied medicine and natural sciences at the University of Berlin and later became a professor of zoology at the University of Jena. Haeckel is best known for his work in the field of evolutionary biology, where he coined the term "ecology" and proposed the concept of the "tree of life." Aside from his scientific contributions, Haeckel was also an accomplished artist, creating intricate and detailed illustrations of marine organisms. His artwork was not only aesthetically pleasing but also scientifically accurate, and he published several books featuring his illustrations, including "Art Forms in Nature" and "Kunstformen der Natur." Haeckel's work had a significant impact on the fields of biology and art, and his legacy continues to inspire scientists and artists alike. He passed away on August 9, 1919, in Jena, Germany, at the age of 85.
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Assets (45 in total)

Example from the family Trochilidae, 'Kunstformen der Natur', 1899 (colour litho)
Jellyfish, from 'Kunstformen der Natur', 1874 (coloured engraving)
Plate 8 Desmonema Discomedusae from 'Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
Ascidiae, plate 85 from `Kunstformen der Natur`, 1899-1904
Plate 2 Globigerina Thalamophora from 'Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
Plate 16 Pegantha Narcomedusae from 'Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
Plate 9 Maeandrina Hexacoralla from 'Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
Plate 1 Circogonia Phaeodaria from 'Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
Plate 28 Toreuma bellagemma, Discomedusae from 'Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
Comparing the bones in the hands of nine different mammals, 1898 (colour litho)
Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms in Nature) front cover of third edition illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919), lithograph by Adolf Giltsch (1852-1911) and published by Bibliographisches Institut between 1899 and 1904.
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