Large Seashell by Maurits van der Valk (1867)

Grey wash drawing of a large spiral seashell resting on a dark base, with soft tonal shading across its glossy surface.

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Grote schelp, Maurits van der Valk (1867), Rijksmuseum. Via artnap.com

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About this work

A large spiral seashell is rendered in grey wash on pale paper, with its rounded body and tapering whorls shown resting on a dark horizontal base. The soft tonal modelling and highlights suggest the glossy surface of the shell. The work is titled Grote schelp, is attributed to Maurits van der Valk, and is dated 1867.

Museum record: Rijksmuseum

Date

1867

Medium

Drawing

Museum

Rijksmuseum

License

CC0

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Drawings & Sketches