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Boletus bulbosus Schff. (1915-1945)
A bulbous mushroom rises from the page, its gills and stem rendered with precise, delicate lines. The earthy tones suggest damp forest floors, the quiet decay where fungi thrive. It’s both scientific and strangely alive, as if plucked straight from the undergrowth.
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Vitis_ Askarie (1911)
Delicate tendrils curl around unseen supports, leaves splayed to catch the light. The grapevine’s veins branch like tiny rivers, each stroke of watercolor precise—not just a plant, but a living map of growth and grip.
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Boletus ustulatus Paulet. (1915-1945)
A cluster of Boletus ustulatus mushrooms rises from the page, their caps burnished like old copper. Gills fan out beneath, precise as lace. The engraving renders each fibrous stem and subtle shadow with quiet intensity—as if these fungi might dissolve back into the forest floor at any moment.
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Abbildungen zu Oken’s Allgemeiner Naturgeschichte für alle Stände Pl.061 (1841)
Delicate veins branch across translucent leaves, each curve etched with precision. A hidden world unfolds—petals unfurl, stems twist, nature’s geometry laid bare in ink. No flourish escapes the page; every thorn and tendril holds its place. Here, science and art share the same sharp line.
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Hypholoma capnoides Fr. (1915-1945)
Delicate gills fan out beneath the pale cap, each rib precise as lace. The mushroom stands solitary, its muted hues etched with scientific clarity—a quiet study of decay’s quiet elegance.
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Boletus luteus L. (1915-1945)
A cluster of Boletus luteus mushrooms rises from the forest floor, their golden caps glowing against the dark earth. Delicate gills and sturdy stems are rendered with scientific precision, yet the image hums with quiet vitality—as if these fungi might dissolve into the soil at any moment.
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Boletus chrysenteron Bull (1915-1945)
The red-cracked bolete emerges in precise ink strokes, its cracked cap revealing pale flesh beneath. Delicate gills fan out like folded paper, each line a testament to nature’s intricate design. This mushroom’s quiet beauty unfolds on the page, its scientific detail softened by the artist’s hand.
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Psalliota Arvensis Schff. II (1915-1945)
Delicate gills fan out beneath the mushroom’s broad cap, each line etched with precision. The stem rises firm from shadow, its surface textured like worn fabric. A quiet study of form and function, where science meets artistry in the curve of a spore-laden underside.
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Pincushion Cactus (1915)
Delicate spines emerge from the pincushion cactus, each needle precise against the soft watercolor wash. The illustration balances scientific accuracy with an unexpected tenderness, revealing the plant’s hidden elegance.