Animals

  • Natural History (Galerya obrazowa zwiérząt czyli Historya naturalna) Pl.20 (1839)

    Natural History (Galerya obrazowa zwiérząt czyli Historya naturalna) Pl.20 (1839)

    Anton Benedikt Reichenbach (German, 1804–1877)

    A detailed engraving of animals, their forms etched with precision—each line alive with texture and movement. The creatures seem to pause mid-motion, frozen in an intricate dance of fur, feather, and scale.

  • The Musicians (c. 1876 – c. 1877)

    The Musicians (c. 1876 – c. 1877)

    Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

    Two cats perch on a piano bench, paws hovering over the keys. A third leans in, ears twitching as if catching the first notes of an unseen melody. The room hums with silent anticipation—creatures poised between domestic comfort and the thrill of performance.

  • 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.

  • Atlas państwa zwierzęcego Pl.24 (1905)

    Atlas państwa zwierzęcego Pl.24 (1905)

    Kurt Lampert (German, unknown)

    A meticulous engraving of the animal kingdom, alive with intricate detail—each creature rendered with scientific precision yet pulsing with vitality. The lines weave a hidden order among fur, feather, and scale.

  • Atlas państwa zwierzęcego Pl.26 (1905)

    Atlas państwa zwierzęcego Pl.26 (1905)

    Kurt Lampert (German, unknown)

    A meticulous grid of creatures, each poised in precise detail—feathers, fur, and scales rendered with scientific clarity. The page hums with silent order, a frozen menagerie waiting to be studied.

  • Fauna japonica Pl.055 (1833-1850)

    Fauna japonica Pl.055 (1833-1850)

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

    Delicate wings spread against rough bark, a Japanese moth rests in precise detail. The engraving balances scientific accuracy with quiet beauty, each line revealing textures of scale and chitin. A moment frozen between specimen study and artistic tribute to nature’s intricate designs.

  • Fauna japonica Pl.026 (1833-1850)

    Fauna japonica Pl.026 (1833-1850)

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

    Delicate engravings reveal Japan’s wildlife with scientific precision—each feather, scale, and leaf meticulously rendered. These plates bridge art and natural history, offering a rare glimpse into 19th-century biodiversity through crisp black lines on paper. The creatures seem poised between documentation and life, frozen yet vibrant.

  • Natural History (Galerya obrazowa zwiérząt czyli Historya naturalna) Pl.32 (1839)

    Natural History (Galerya obrazowa zwiérząt czyli Historya naturalna) Pl.32 (1839)

    Anton Benedikt Reichenbach (German, 1804–1877)

    A detailed engraving of animals, their forms precise and lifelike, each line etched with scientific curiosity. The creatures seem poised between specimen and spirit, frozen yet full of motion.

  • Natural History (Galerya obrazowa zwiérząt czyli Historya naturalna) Pl.15 (1839)

    Natural History (Galerya obrazowa zwiérząt czyli Historya naturalna) Pl.15 (1839)

    Anton Benedikt Reichenbach (German, 1804–1877)

    A detailed engraving of animals, their forms etched with precision—each line alive with texture and movement. The creatures seem poised between stillness and action, frozen yet dynamic. A glimpse into the wild, rendered with meticulous care.