Subject
Seashell
Seashell is a subject in art. The gallery holds 32 works in this subject in art, including works by Lorenzo Lotto, François Boucher and Pieter Claesz.
A seashell (or sea shell), also known simply as a shell, is a hard, protective outer layer usually created by an animal or organism that lives in the sea. Most seashells are made by mollusks, such as snails, clams, and oysters to protect their soft insides.
Key artists
Works
Venus and Cupid
The Union of Earth and Water (Antwerp and the Scheldt)
The Pearl and the Wave
Dishes with Oysters, Fruit, and Wine
Vase of Flowers and Conch Shell
Neptune and Amphitrite
Portrait of a Man with a Shell
François Ier du Saint-Empire et sa collection d'histoire naturelle
Still Life with a Nautilus, Panther Shell, and Chip-Wood Box
Ocean Life
Game piece with poultry
The Birth of Venus
A Collection
Bouquet of Flowers on a Ledge
Memento Mori with a Skull under a Vase with Flowers
The Birth of Venus
Portrait miniature of Anne of Cleves (1515-1557)
Fruit and Shells
Stilleben mit Meerschnecken
Juno Asking Aeolus to Release the Winds
Still life with shells
Still Life with a Tall Covered Beaker
Eventail plié
Cacahuète
Bambou
Spartiate
Charade
Natură statică cu amforă
Natură moartă cu scoică
Shells and seaweed
Rosée
Untitled
Frequently asked questions
What is Seashell?
Seashell is a subject in art. A seashell (or sea shell), also known simply as a shell, is a hard, protective outer layer usually created by an animal or organism that lives in the sea.
How many Seashell works does Artifact World Gallery have?
Artifact World Gallery holds 32 public-domain Seashell works, all free to view and download.
Who are the key Seashell artists?
Key Seashell artists in the collection include Lorenzo Lotto, François Boucher and Pieter Claesz.
Where can I see Seashell works?
Seashell works in the collection are held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.