Lambis elongata
published 1962
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etching
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1964.8.1739.g
Art Historical Context
**Lambis elongata** is a meticulous etching by American artist Charles Arthur Wells,., published in 196. This print captures the intricate form of *Lambis elongata*, a striking species of spider conch shell from the Indo-Pacific region, known for its elongated, wing-like extensions and ornate ridges. Wells's work exemplifies the tradition of natural history illustration, blending scientific precision with artistic elegance during the mid-20th, when such depictions bridged biology and fine art. Created as an etching—a labor-intensive intaglio technique where acid bites into a metal plate to fo...