Printmaking

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Geftambte rose (1692)

    Geftambte rose (1692)

    Magdelena Rosina Funck (German, unknown)

    A single rose, meticulously etched, its petals unfurling with delicate precision. Thorns and leaves curl in sharp contrast to the soft bloom, each line capturing the tension between fragility and resilience. The engraving breathes life into paper, turning botany into quiet drama.

  • Bodianus guttatus, The Jen-fish. (1785-1797)

    Bodianus guttatus, The Jen-fish. (1785-1797)

    Marcus Elieser Bloch (German, 1723–1799)

    The Jen-fish glides across the page, its spotted flank etched with precision. Delicate gills flare, fins splay like lace—an underwater dance frozen in ink. Every scale catches the light, a silent testament to life beneath the waves.

  • Atlas państwa zwierzęcego Pl.25 (1905)

    Atlas państwa zwierzęcego Pl.25 (1905)

    Kurt Lampert (German, unknown)

    A meticulous engraving of the animal kingdom, each line precise as a scientist’s sketch. Creatures frozen in stark detail, their forms both familiar and strange, as if pulled from the pages of a forgotten field guide. The paper hums with silent life.