Murex tenuispina

published 1962

Charles Arthur Wells, Jr.

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Charles Arthur Wells, Jr.

Artist, American, born 1935

The image displays a large seashell with ribbed and spiked features on a textured, deep green background. The color palette consists of soft, muted greens and off-whites. The shell is positioned horizontally in the center of the frame, with its spiky projections extending towards the edges. The image is framed as if it is on an open page of a book, with the page edges visible around the artwork.
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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.

Shells

Charles Arthur Wells, Jr.

1962

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

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Wikidata ID

Q65507998

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