Meeresschnecke c. 1892

Franz von Stuck's "Meeresschnecke" (c. 1892) is a still life painting featuring a single seashell resting on a red cloth. The shell is the central focus, depicted in detail with a variety of colors and textures. The dark background highlights the seashell's form and adds to the sense of quietude and contemplation. Stuck, a key figure in the Munich Secession movement, often explored themes of symbolism and the beauty of nature in his work.