Shells Collection (page 4)

Still Life with Fruit and Shells. Creator: Balthasar van der Ast
Still Life with Fruit and Shells, Unknown date

Still Life with a Basket of Flowers, early 1630s. Creator: Balthasar van der Ast
Still Life with a Basket of Flowers, early 1630s

Les Evenements de Grece; Piece d'artillerie de campagne en position sur la colline des Muses...1917 Creator
Les Evenements de Grece; Piece d'artillerie de campagne en position sur la colline des Muses: au second plan, l'Acropole, 1917

Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; L'outillage du bombardement: un gros obusier en action... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; L'outillage du bombardement: un gros obusier en action sur la rive droite de l'Isonzo, 1917

L'offensive Francaise d'avril-mai 1917; L'attaque des positions allemandes au Nord de... 1917
L'offensive Francaise d'avril-mai 1917; L'attaque des positions allemandes au Nord de l'Aisne le 16 avril, 6 heures du matin, 1917

Preparatifs d'offensive; Le remplissage des caissons assurant le transport des munitions... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Preparatifs d'offensive; Le remplissage des caissons assurant le transport des munitions entre le depot et les batteries en ligne, 1917

A Shell in the Rebel Trenches, 1863. Creator: Unknown
A Shell in the Rebel Trenches, 1863. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 17 January 1863

Au fort de la bataille Jutland ; "Servant les pieces jusqu'a la fin ! ", 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Autour de la Bataille; Canon de 138, 6 de la marine, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Autour de la Bataille; Canon de 138, 6 de la marine, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Autour de la Bataille; Mortier de 370, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Autour de la Bataille; Mortier de 370, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Au Volant; Ravitaillement en munitions d'une batterie en action, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Au Volant; Ravitaillement en munitions d'une batterie en action, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

La Bataille de la Somme; Projectiles d'artillerie lourde transportes vers le front, 1916. Creator: Unknown
La Bataille de la Somme; Projectiles d'artillerie lourde transportes vers le front, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

La Bataille de la Somme; L'obus de 400: Preparation de l'action sur le front francais... 1916. Creator: Unknown
La Bataille de la Somme; L'obus de 400: Preparation de l'action sur le front francais de la Somme, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

La Bataille de la Somme; La replique au 420: notre obus de 440, 1916 (1924) Creator: Unknown
La Bataille de la Somme; La replique au 420: notre obus de 440, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

A crab, pincers, and two turtle shells, 1726-1779. Creator: Johann Gustav Hoch
A crab, pincers, and two turtle shells, 1726-1779

Cowrie shells, 1726-1779. Creator: Johann Gustav Hoch
Cowrie shells, 1726-1779

Frogs, Wild Roses, Shells and Butterflies, mid-late 17th century. Creator: Paolo Porpora
Frogs, Wild Roses, Shells and Butterflies, mid-late 17th century

Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640. Creator: Frans Francken II
Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640. Other Title(s): Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V

The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead: Main-Deck of "The Blenheim" - sketched by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Ships of the Royal Navy taking part in a display off the coast of Hampshire

Portraits of a Man and a Woman framed with two ornamental frieze miniatures with shell motif and a T Creator
Portraits of a Man and a Woman framed with two ornamental frieze miniatures with shell motif and a Triumph of Amphitrite, 1678-1705

Indians, American - Child, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Indians, American - Child, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Indians, American - Child, 1916. Native American girl wearing dress with applique decoration. The object at left may be a cradle board with doll attached

La Bataille des Flandres; Un projectile a eclate dans la boue sans blesser personne, 1914. Creator: Arthur C Michael
La Bataille des Flandres; Un projectile a eclate dans la boue sans blesser personne, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

La Bataille de la Somme; Un convoi de projectiles d'artillerie lourde, 1916. Creator: Unknown
La Bataille de la Somme; Un convoi de projectiles d'artillerie lourde dirige vers le front de la Somme, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Verdun; Bombardement de Verdun avec des obus incendiaires (nuit du 25 au 26 mars 1916), 1916. Creator: Francois Flameng
Verdun; Bombardement de Verdun avec des obus incendiaires (nuit du 25 au 26 mars 1916), 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Le tir de la Lourde: 155 court en action, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le tir de la Lourde: 155 court en action, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

Military Training - Loading Big Gun, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training - Loading Big Gun, 1917 or 1918

Les femmes dans les usines de guerre; Un atelier de femmes dans une usine... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les femmes dans les usines de guerre; Un atelier de femmes dans une usine de guerre : verification des obus, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

"The Trafalgar" and "Retribution" at the Siege of Sebastopol - from a sketch by Lieutenant... 1854
"The Trafalgar" and "Retribution" at the Siege of Sebastopol - from a sketch by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LVIII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LVIII, c. 1575/1580

Gathering Shells at Low Tide, from the illustrated book "Gifts from the Ebb Tide (Shiohi... 1789)
Gathering Shells at Low Tide, from the illustrated book "Gifts from the Ebb Tide (Shiohi no tsuto)", Japan, 1789

Gathering Shells at Low Tide, from the illustrated book "Gifts from the Ebb Tide...", Japan, 1789
Gathering Shells at Low Tide, from the illustrated book "Gifts from the Ebb Tide (Shiohi no tsuto)", Japan, 1789

Yellow Submarine
Sue Skellern

How deep is your love
Serge Melesan

Slow Brain
Artem Pozdniakov

Slow Brain
Artem Pozdniakov

Slow Brain
Artem Pozdniakov

Slow Brain
Artem Pozdniakov

Pattern of the sea
Andrey Narchuk

Little Snail on Leaf
Abdul Gapur Dayak

Shell Shop Vintage Sign
Tom Windeknecht

Plenty Coups, Crow Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, pompadour, temple... c1908
Plenty Coups, Crow Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, pompadour, temple braids, beaded buckskin shirt, shell beads around neck, c1908

Strike On his Head, Crow Indian, Montana, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, loose forelock, braids, beaded buckskin shirt, beads and two large shell disks around neck, c1908

White Man Runs Him, Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
White Man Runs Him, Apsaroke, c1908. Portrait, man, head-and-shoulders, facing front, feather headress, shell concho and shell beads around neck

Cayuse woman, half-length portrait, standing, facing front, braids, shell disk earrings... c1910
Cayuse woman, half-length portrait, standing, facing front, braids, shell disk earrings, shell bead choker and shell beads around neck, beaded buckskin dress with beaded belt, c1910

Klamath woman, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Klamath woman, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, c1923

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"Shells: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of shells, where history, imagination, and nature intertwine. From the haunting memories of war to ancient Dorset's vibrant past, these captivating they have stories to tell. In "Attack of the Ulster Division, " a powerful image captured by James Prinsep Beadle in 1930, we witness the devastating impact during World War One. The deafening explosions echo through time, reminding us of the sacrifices made on that fateful day - 1 July 1916. Travel even further back with "Duria antiquior (Ancient Dorset), " an imaginative reconstruction that brings prehistoric life to light. These fossil ammonites like Desmoceras spp. , discovered in Madagascar's Albian Stage during Upper Early Cretaceous period, reveal a mesmerizing glimpse into Earth's ancient secrets when these molluscs thrived. But not all they can remnants from distant eras; some exist today as delicate treasures. In a stunning print capturing Molluscs/Snails' intricate beauty, we marvel at their elegant forms and patterns that nature has bestowed upon them. During times of conflict and uncertainty such as World War One, recruitment posters like "At the Front" played a crucial role in rallying soldiers for duty. Shells symbolize both protection and danger here - shields against harm but also instruments causing destruction. On Suffolk's Aldeburgh beach stands Maggie Hambling's magnificent sculpture titled "The Scallop. " This shell-shaped artwork invites contemplation about our connection with nature while paying homage to Benjamin Britten – one of Britain’s greatest composers who found inspiration along this very shoreline. Delve deeper into the realm with an oyster shell adorned with an artificial pearl – a testament to human creativity merging with natural wonders. It reminds us how something seemingly ordinary can be transformed into extraordinary beauty through artistry.