Flying Dragons in the Tropical Forest — Vintage Zoological Illustration

This richly colored historical natural-history illustration presents flying dragon lizards among the dense vegetation of a tropical forest. A green lizard spreads its remarkable patterned gliding membrane above a second reptile resting on a diagonal tree trunk, surrounded by vines, flowers, water lilies, and layered tropical foliage.

Originally captioned Flugdrachen, the plate combines careful zoological observation with an unusually atmospheric habitat setting. Fine scales, patterned membranes, bark, leaves, flowers, and a nearby butterfly create a composition that feels both scientific and decorative, while warm greens, ochres, browns, and creamy paper tones retain the character of historical natural-history printing.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Josef Fleischmann (artist inscription visible on plate)
• Title: Flying Dragons in the Tropical Forest
• Original title: Flugdrachen
• Period: Late 19th–early 20th century natural-history illustration
• Place of Origin: German-speaking Europe; Vienna referenced in artist inscription
• Medium: Color natural-history book illustration

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.