Natural History

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

  • Lactarius torminosus (Schaeff.) (1915-1945)

    Lactarius torminosus (Schaeff.) (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    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.

  • De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl36 (1779-1782)

    De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl36 (1779-1782)

    Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

    Delicate wings unfurl in precise engravings—Asian, African, and American butterflies pinned to the page, their intricate patterns preserved like secrets. Each specimen whispers of distant forests and unseen skies, a silent migration across continents captured in ink.

  • Recherches sur les poissons fossiles Pl.391 (1833-1843)

    Recherches sur les poissons fossiles Pl.391 (1833-1843)

    Louis Agassiz (American, 1807–1873)

    Delicate fins and sharp scales emerge from stone, frozen mid-motion. The engraving reveals ancient fish suspended in time, their forms precise yet ghostly against the blank page. Each line hints at life long vanished, preserved now only in these meticulous traces.

  • De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl44 (1779-1782)

    De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl44 (1779-1782)

    Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

    Delicate wings unfurl in precise detail—vibrant patterns etched with scientific rigor. Each specimen, a fleeting glimpse of Asia’s hidden flutter, preserved in ink. The lines trace veins like rivers on a map, charting nature’s ephemeral beauty.

  • Collybia velutipes Curt (1915-1945)

    Collybia velutipes Curt (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    Delicate gills fan beneath the velvety cap, each rib precise as lace. The stem tapers to a whisper, its surface dusted with fine hairs. This fungus holds its ground with quiet confidence, a study in muted elegance against the stark white page.

  • Abbildungen zu Oken’s Allgemeiner Naturgeschichte für alle Stände Pl.012 (1841)

    Abbildungen zu Oken’s Allgemeiner Naturgeschichte für alle Stände Pl.012 (1841)

    Lorenz Oken (German, unknown)

    Delicate veins branch across translucent leaves, each curve etched with precision. A cluster of seed pods splits open, revealing intricate patterns hidden inside. The engraving’s sharp lines make even the smallest tendril feel alive, as if frozen mid-growth.

  • Great Barrier Reef Corals III (1893)

    Great Barrier Reef Corals III (1893)

    William Saville-Kent (English, 1841–1908)

    Delicate coral branches stretch toward the light, their intricate forms alive with color. The reef pulses with hidden movement—a silent world of textures and hues, each crevice sheltering unseen life. Sunlight filters through water, illuminating this submerged labyrinth where every surface teems with vitality.

  • Phyllopteryx taeniolatus (1869)

    Phyllopteryx taeniolatus (1869)

    Frank Edward Clarke (New Zealander, 1864–1935)

    Delicate fins ripple like lace in the current. A seahorse curls its tail around nothing, suspended in pale blue—its body striped with rust and gold, as if painted by the ocean itself.

  • Ducks (1873 – 1917)

    Ducks (1873 – 1917)

    Theo van Hoytema (Dutch, 1863–1917)

    Two ducks glide across still water, their feathers ruffled by a faint breeze. One tilts its head, alert, while the other drifts lazily. The scene holds a quiet tension—wildness paused, but not tamed.