Vintage botanical illustration of various liverworts (Hepaticae) and Marchantia from Ernst Haeckel's 'Kunstformen der Natur', plate 82.
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This is a vintage botanical illustration from Ernst Haeckel's 'Kunstformen der Natur' (Art Forms of Nature), specifically plate 82, depicting various species of liverworts (Hepaticae) and Marchantia. The illustration is arranged on a cream-colored background and features 17 numbered depictions of different liverworts, each with unique shapes and structures. The plants are rendered in shades of green, with some reddish hues, and are highly detailed, showcasing their intricate forms. The illustration is labeled with the title 'Hepaticae. – Lebermoose.' at the bottom, and the top includes the title 'Haeckel, Kunstformen der Natur' and 'Tafel 82 – Marchantia'. The style is characteristic of 19th-century scientific illustrations, emphasizing accuracy and detail.


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