Strumpfbandnatter — Vintage Garter Snake Illustration by Walter Heubach

A garter snake winds across pale, rocky ground in this richly colored vintage zoological illustration. Broad curves reveal the animal’s patterned body, combining rust-brown dorsal markings, creamy longitudinal stripes and cool blue-grey scales.

Dry grasses, scattered stones and softly rendered earth tones create a restrained natural setting around the snake. Fine attention to the scales, head and extended forked tongue gives the plate the observational character of historical natural-history illustration while retaining a distinctly decorative quality.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Walter Heubach
• Title: Strumpfbandnatter
• Original title: Strumpfbandnatter
• Series: Brehms Tierleben
• Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
• Period: Historical natural history illustration
• Place of Origin: Germany
• Medium: Color zoological 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.