Natural History

Natural history prints with a quiet, archival presence — precise, aged, and rich in the atmosphere of scientific curiosity and collected observation.

  • Insecta Coleoptera Pl 215 (1879-1915)

    Insecta Coleoptera Pl 215 (1879-1915)

    Frederick DuCane Godman (English, 1834–1919)

    A meticulous study of beetles, their iridescent shells gleaming under scrutiny. Each delicate leg and segmented body rendered with precision, transforming specimens into striking portraits of nature’s intricate design.

  • Atlas państwa zwierzęcego Pl.77 (1905)

    Atlas państwa zwierzęcego Pl.77 (1905)

    Kurt Lampert (German, unknown)

    A meticulous engraving of the animal kingdom, where each creature is etched with scientific precision—fur, feathers, and scales rendered in stark black lines against the page. The composition hums with quiet order, a taxonomy frozen in ink.

  • De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl21 (1779-1782)

    De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl21 (1779-1782)

    Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

    Delicate wings unfurl in precise lines, each vein and spot meticulously recorded. These butterflies, frozen mid-flight, reveal nature’s intricate patterns—a silent dance of form and color from distant continents. The page hums with life, though no breeze stirs.

  • Foreign butterflies occurring in the three continents Asia, Africa and America Pl.064 (1779-1782)

    Foreign butterflies occurring in the three continents Asia, Africa and America Pl.064 (1779-1782)

    Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

    Delicate wings unfurl across continents—vibrant patterns from Asia, Africa, and America preserved in precise lines. Each curve and spot maps a journey far beyond the page.

  • White Peacock (1918-1922)

    White Peacock (1918-1922)

    Charles Robert Knight (American, 1874–1953)

    A white peacock fans its iridescent feathers, each delicate quill catching the light. The bird’s piercing gaze holds an almost regal stillness, its plumage glowing against muted greens. Watercolor strokes blur the line between scientific precision and fleeting elegance.

  • Unidentified Fish (1)

    Unidentified Fish (1)

    Luigi Balugani (Italian, 1737–1770)

    A watercolor fish, scales gleaming, drifts against blank paper—unnamed, unknown. Its delicate fins seem to tremble, caught between scientific record and something wilder, refusing to be pinned down.

  • Fauna japonica Pl.104 (1833-1850)

    Fauna japonica Pl.104 (1833-1850)

    Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold (German, 1796–1866)

    Delicate wings unfold against crisp paper, a Japanese insect preserved in precise lines. The engraving balances scientific detail with quiet elegance, each vein and segment rendered with care. A glimpse into a world where nature meets meticulous observation.

  • Fauna japonica Pl.042 (1833-1850)

    Fauna japonica Pl.042 (1833-1850)

    Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold (German, 1796–1866)

    Delicate wings unfold against precise lines, a Japanese insect preserved in ink. The engraving balances scientific detail with quiet elegance, each vein and segment rendered with care. A glimpse into a world where nature meets meticulous craftsmanship.

  • Wielki atlas do zoologii, botaniki i mineralogii Pl.046 (1887)

    Wielki atlas do zoologii, botaniki i mineralogii Pl.046 (1887)

    Gustav von Hayek (Austrian, 1899–1992)

    Delicate engravings reveal nature’s intricate patterns—feathers, leaves, and crystals interwoven with scientific precision. Each line traces the hidden order of living forms, a meticulous study of life’s diversity frozen in ink. The page hums with silent detail, inviting closer inspection.