Botanical

  • Pholiota mutabilis, Pholiota marginata (1915-1945)

    Pholiota mutabilis, Pholiota marginata (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    Delicate gills fan beneath tawny caps, their edges curling like parchment. Two mushrooms stand rooted in damp earth—one golden-brown with a scaly stem, the other paler, its margin darkening as if dipped in ink. The fine lines trace every rib and shadow, revealing nature’s quiet precision.

  • Morchella deliciosa (1915-1945)

    Morchella deliciosa (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    Delicate ridges spiral up the Morchella deliciosa’s honeycombed cap, each hollow catching the light. This fungus isn’t just edible—it’s a labyrinth of flavor, its curves hiding earthy depths beneath that pale, pitted surface. One bite unravels centuries of foraging lore.

  • Zeitloss (1692)

    Zeitloss (1692)

    Magdelena Rosina Funck (German, unknown)

    Delicate veins trace through petals, sharp lines carving life into paper. A stem curls with precision, each thorn placed as if by nature’s own hand. Shadows pool beneath leaves, depth conjured from ink and patience. Here, a flower exists beyond bloom—etched, enduring, unyielding to time.

  • Abbildungen zu Oken’s Allgemeiner Naturgeschichte für alle Stände Pl.022 (1841)

    Abbildungen zu Oken’s Allgemeiner Naturgeschichte für alle Stände Pl.022 (1841)

    Lorenz Oken (German, unknown)

    Delicate veins branch across translucent leaves, each curve precise as a surgeon’s incision. The engraving’s sharp lines dissect nature, revealing symmetry hidden in petals and stems—a meticulous study of growth patterns frozen in ink.

  • En gren med paradisæbler (1816 – 1875)

    En gren med paradisæbler (1816 – 1875)

    P. C. Skovgaard (Danish, unknown)

    A slender branch curves under the weight of paradise apples, their taut skins catching the light. Each fruit hangs precise and heavy, as if paused mid-swing. The leaves curl slightly at the edges, veins etched with quiet insistence. Something about the way they cluster suggests both abundance and restraint.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Boletus impolitus (1915-1945)

    Boletus impolitus (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    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.

  • Amanita cariosa (1915-1945)

    Amanita cariosa (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    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.