This black and white image captures a curled and folded nautilus shell against a dark background, emphasizing its sleek, polished surface and intricate patterns. The shell's spiraling form draws the viewer's eye along its curve, showcasing natural elegance and beauty.

This black and white image captures a curled and folded nautilus shell against a dark background, emphasizing its sleek, polished surface and intricate patterns. The shell's spiraling form draws the viewer's eye along its curve, showcasing natural elegance and beauty.

Name/Title

Shell

Entry/Object ID

2018.12.8

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Gelatin Print - silver

Category

Vault, Plants and Nature

Made/Created

Artist Information

Edward Weston

Artist

Cole Weston

Role

printer

Date made

1927

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

9-1/4 in

Width

7-1/4 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

17-1/8 in

Width

14-1/8 in

Exhibition

PC responses to Jennifer Steensma Hoag's Sabbatical exhibition - November 29, 2022 - January 27, 2023