Shells

published 1962

Charles Arthur Wells, Jr.

Associated Names
Charles Arthur Wells, Jr.

Artist, American, born 1935

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover has a deep brown textured surface with a small, centered, rectangular beige label that reads "SHELLS" in black capital letters. The design is simple and minimalistic, focusing on the contrast between the dark background and the lighter label. The cover material appears to be fabric or cloth-like, giving a sense of elegance and sophistication.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bound volume with 13 etchings including colophon and title page on Rives paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    closed: 26 × 29.5 × 1.8 cm (10 1/4 × 11 5/8 × 11/16 in.)
    page size: 24.3 × 27.5 cm (9 9/16 × 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1739

  • Series Title

    (see separate records for series a-m)

Associated Artworks

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The image displays a detailed sketch of a spiky shell in monochromatic shades of brown on a cream background. The shell is central on the page, with sharp spines extending outward in various directions.

Murex tenuispina

Charles Arthur Wells, Jr.

1962

The image shows a large green object resembling a sea creature or fish within a square frame. The color palette consists of different shades of green on a neutral background, creating a monochromatic effect. The object is positioned slightly towards the right within the square, with intricate details and a rough surface texture.

Spondylus dominicensis

Charles Arthur Wells, Jr.

1962

The image shows a seashell on a dark triangular surface in an open book. The color scheme is monochromatic with black, gray, and white tones. The shell is in the center of the triangle, slightly tilted towards the top left corner of the page.

Voluta nauseum

Charles Arthur Wells, Jr.

1962

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