Hans Walty

Delicate gills fan out beneath a pale pink cap, its edges fringed with soft, woolly hairs. The mushroom’s surface glistens faintly, as if still damp from the forest floor. Every curve and ridge is rendered with precision, revealing nature’s quiet intricacy in this unassuming fungus.

The Boletus impolitus rises from the page, its gills and stem rendered with precise lines. The mushroom’s muted tones contrast with the delicate crosshatching that gives it weight and texture. A quiet study of form, each stroke reveals the subtle curves and imperfections of the fungus.

Delicate gills fan out beneath the Amanita’s smooth cap, its pale flesh stark against the dark earth. The mushroom stands alone, a quiet study in fragility and form. Every line traces its fleeting existence—here today, gone tomorrow.

A cluster of Boletus mushrooms, their caps rich russet and stems pale, stands against a muted background. The delicate gills beneath each cap are rendered with precise, scientific detail, inviting closer inspection of their intricate structure. The fungi seem to emerge from the page, almost tangible in their lifelike texture.

The Boletus variegatus emerges in precise ink strokes, its mottled cap and stout stem rendered with scientific clarity. Earth clings to the base, as if freshly unearthed. The gills beneath fan out like delicate pleats, capturing the fungus in its prime—neither young nor decaying, but perfectly itself.

The delicate gills of Boletus ustulatus fan out like pleated silk, their warm ochre tones contrasting with the mushroom’s sturdy stem. Every ridge and shadow is rendered with precision, as if the fungus had just been plucked from damp forest soil.

The Pholiota mutabilis clings to damp bark, its gills fanned like delicate pleats. The cap’s golden-brown hue darkens at the edges, as if stained by the forest’s shadows. A fleeting specimen, poised between decay and growth—here one season, gone the next.

The orange-capped mushroom stands bold against a muted background, its gills radiating delicate precision. Each line captures the fungi’s quiet strength, a study in earthy tones and organic symmetry. The engraving reveals nature’s intricate design, inviting closer inspection of its subtle textures and balanced form.