Hummingbird (1904)

Ernst Heinrich Philipp August Haeckel, born in 1834 in Germany and active until 1919, was a multifaceted figure renowned as a zoologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, and artist. He pioneered the integration of artistic illustrations in the study of animals in their natural habitats during the 19th century, becoming particularly famous for his colorful lithographs. Haeckel's work, which often merged scientific inquiry with artistic expression, was instrumental in popularizing Darwinism and evolutionary theory. His artistic contributions are notable in his series "Art Forms in Nature", where he intricately illustrated various organisms. Haeckel's influence extended beyond art and biology; he also coined significant scientific terms like "ecology," "phylum," and "stem cell".