Lacertilia - Lizards plant sophisticated presence

sophisticated presence

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The unusual shapes and rich colours make it a striking focal point for a living room

Lacertilia - Lizards plant sophisticated presenceQuick, alert and dressed in extraordinary colour, the lizards on this Haeckel plate practically dart across the page. Geckos, agamas and gliding "flying dragons" are arranged in lively poses, their scaled bodies and outstretched limbs rendered in greens, blues and warm earth tones. Ernst Haeckel balanced scientific accuracy with real visual energy, giving each reptile a sense of motion and character. The image is part of Kunstformen der Natur (Art