Plate III, from "Choix de Coquillages et de Crustacés" by Franz Michael Regenfuss

Plate III, from "Choix de Coquillages et de Crustacés" 1758

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drawing, print

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drawing

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water colours

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egg art

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print

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possibly oil pastel

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stoneware

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coffee painting

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food art

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

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warm toned green

This meticulously detailed watercolor, "Plate III, from 'Choix de Coquillages et de Crustacés'," by Franz Michael Regenfuss, depicts a collection of seashells, arranged in a symmetrical composition. The artist captures the intricate textures and patterns of each shell with remarkable precision, showcasing a diversity of colors and forms from the natural world. This work, part of a larger series, exemplifies 18th-century scientific illustration, highlighting the beauty and complexity of marine life.

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