Chambered Nautilus

Photograph

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image displays a cross-section of a nautilus shell, revealing its intricate, spiraling chambers that diminish in size as they progress inward, showcasing nature's perfect logarithmic curve. Light and shadow are gracefully absorbed, emphasizing the elegance and precision of its natural design.

The image displays a cross-section of a nautilus shell, revealing its intricate, spiraling chambers that diminish in size as they progress inward, showcasing nature's perfect logarithmic curve. Light and shadow are gracefully absorbed, emphasizing the elegance and precision of its natural design.

Name/Title

Chambered Nautilus

Entry/Object ID

2013.2.5

Description

Cross section of a shell against a black background.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Gelatin Print - silver from a Polaroid negative

Category

Alumni Artist, Vault, Animals

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Robert Pool

Role

Photographer

Date made

2003

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

9 in

Width

7-1/2 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

20-7/8 in

Width

16-7/8 in

Exhibitions

120 Years of Photography - Images from the Collection of Dr. Robert Pool, October 26 - December 15, 2012
Permanent Collection Photography Selections: January 4 – March 16, 2018 Center Art Gallery