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| Genre | hand-colored conchology plate |
| Artist | George W. Tryon |
| Subject | Whelks |
| Circa | 1873 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Whelks — American Marine Conchology, Plate 5George W. Tryon · c. 1873
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
| Genre | hand-colored conchology plate |
| Artist | George W. Tryon |
| Subject | Whelks |
| Circa | 1873 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
Whelks — American Marine Conchology, Plate 5
This fine art print reproduces Plate 5 from George W. Tryon's American Marine Conchology, published in 1873. The hand-colored composition depicts Fasciolaria gigantea among the marine mollusks named in the original book. The plate's historical lettering and figure numbers are retained. One or more depicted species have documented Cape Cod relevance.
Printed to order on archival matte fine art paper. Available in 8 × 12 and 10 × 15 inches. The selected size is the complete artwork. Choose Print Only or a ready-to-hang Slimwood Silver, Slimwood Gold, or Satin Black frame. Framed pieces are supplied without a mat.
Colors may vary slightly with screen settings. Historical species names on the plate are preserved as printed.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
Customer notes
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