This Ernst Haeckel vintage illustration of arachnids giclee print is a reproduction from Haeckel's Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms of Nature) which was published in 1904. It features the views of spiders classified as arachnids (arachnida). Arachnids are a class (Arachnida) of joint-legged invertebrate animals (arthropods), in the subphylum Chelicerata. All arachnids have eight legs, although the front pair of legs in some species has converted to a sensory function, while in other species, different appendages can grow large enough to take on the appearance of extra pairs of legs. The term is derived from the Greek word ἀράχνη (aráchnē), meaning "spider". Almost all extant arachnids are terrestrial. However, some inhabit freshwater environments and, with the exception of the pelagic zone, marine environments as well. They comprise over 100,000 named species, including spiders, scorpions, harvestmen, ticks, mites, and solifuges. ABOUT THE MAKER: Ernst Haeckel was a German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor, and artist who discovered, described and named thousands of new species, mapped a genealogical tree relating all life forms, and coined many terms in biology, including anthropogeny, ecology, phylum, phylogeny, stem cell, and Protista. Haeckel promoted and popularized Charles Darwin's work in Germany and developed the influential but no longer widely held recapitulation theory claiming that an individual's organism's biological development parallels and summarizes its species' evolutionary development. This vintage art print is one of many by Ernst Haeckel and makes an excellent choice for your home or office, or, as a gift for any fans of biology, or antique scientific illustrations. We offer this print as a fine art giclee print in many different sizes on fine art paper (matte or glossy) or as a professionally gallery wrapped canvas print. For a gallery wrapped canvas print, please convo me for a special quote just for you with the size you would like. WITH OR WITHOUT PAGE TITLES: We can provide your print with or without the original page title you see around the perimeter of the image, it's your personal preference, just let me know when you place your order in the "Notes To Seller". Our default is to create your print WITH the page title information, so, if you DON'T want it included in your print, please tell me that when placing your order. OUR GICLEE PRINTS: Your Ernst Haeckel vintage illustration of arachnids giclee print will be created using archival, fade-resistant, pigment inks, heavyweight, museum-quality paper and a 11-color process fine-art printer to ensure the most vivid, detailed and long-lasting print. To prevent fading, as with all prints, please never expose them to direct sunlight. To protect your investment, we recommend that you mat and frame your prints. There is no mat or frame included with this print other than the high-quality basswood frames we use to create our ready-to-hang gallery wrapped canvas prints. SIZE INFO: This giclee print is offered in the most popular sizes to make matting and framing a breeze with your local retailer. The print you will receive will measure exactly the dimensions you ordered. It is designed in such a manner that all of the main image will fit well within the standard mat that comes with frames that you can purchase at many retail stores. BORDERS: All of our prints are carefully positioned with an approximate 1/8 inch border on all sides for matting and framing, although this may vary slightly based on the size of print you order and the size of the original image. If you would like a different size border, or need to know the exact border size, or a borderless print, just let me know in the "Notes To Seller" when you place your order. MATTING & FRAMING TIPS: Select the PRINT SIZE for your needs, then add the mat dimensions to the print size to determine what your final frame size should be. When you plan to mat a print, the rule of thumb is to order your PRINT SIZE one size smaller than your frame size--this allows for the addition of the mat of your choosing. For a statement wall, bigger is better, both with the print size, and the frame size. TYPICAL FRAME SIZES AVAILABLE AT RETAIL STORES: The 5" x 7" FRAME size is a very popular size because they are the perfect size to display on a desktop at work, home, or, make an excellent gift choice 8" x 10" FRAMES are top sellers | Many 8" x 10" frames come with a mat for a 5" x 7" image, allowing you to highlight your PRINT. 11" x 14" FRAMES often include a mat for an 8" x 10" PRINT | this size makes a real statement hanging in that perfect spot in your home or office. 16" x 20" FRAMES typically include a mat for an 11" x 14" PRINT |This will usually provide just over 2" of matting on each side of your image. This is a great size picture frame because you can make it a highlight piece on your wall, or part of a mixture with other frames to form a collage. SHIPPING INFO: I ship worldwide in one business day after receiving your paid order. Your prints are protected with Glassine wrapping and shipped in a rigid "Do Not Bend" mailer to ensure it arrives in the same condition as when it was shipped, and for larger sizes, we ship in a sturdy cardboard tube. Your print will arrive safely, or I will replace it. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE | REVIEWS FROM RECENT CUSTOMERS: "Great care and detail was taken to get this delivered in perfect condition. Seller is very professional. Thank you!" "Fast shipping and very nice picture beautiful duplex! Thank you for your quick note accompanying the shipment." "Five stars for a great etsy shop and owner! Reliable, fast, quality service!” “Steve is a professional in his field. Beautiful work, excellent customer service! Thank you!” I promise to refund 100% of your money if you are not completely delighted with your purchase, for ANY reason, however, we do expect you to pay for shipping. 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