Curls of the Abyss

Curls of the Abyss ~ Triton's Trumpet Shell Limited Edition Art Print
Hand-Signed, Limited Collector Canvas & Studio Editions
Pencil Illustration. 
 
Artwork description
 
Curls of the Abyss is a limited edition Triton's Trumpet shell art print by Australian artist Carmen Delprat, reproduced from her original 2023 pencil illustration. It explores the sculptural rhythm and natural elegance of the Triton's Trumpet shell.
 
The spiral form becomes the central visual language of the work, creating a sense of inward movement and quiet expansion. Built through gradual tonal layering, the drawing develops depth through refined line work and controlled shading, allowing light and shadow to softly define the surface.
 
The intricate pencil detailing captures subtle transitions between darkness and light, giving the work an atmospheric and tactile presence despite its monochromatic medium.
 
About the Triton's Trumpet
The Triton's Trumpet (Charonia tritonis) is one of the largest sea snails, with a spiralling shell that has been blown as a horn in coastal cultures across the Pacific. It is also a natural predator of the crown-of-thorns starfish, which makes it a quiet guardian of coral reefs. In this drawing it stands for a call from the deep: resonance, endurance and protection.
 
Curls of the Abyss is conceived as an intimate study of natural form, designed to hold quiet visual presence within interior spaces.
 
Details
- Edition: Limited to 100 per size, hand-signed and numbered
- Available as: Fine art paper and collector canvas editions
- Shell featured: Triton's Trumpet
- Original artwork: Coloured pencil illustration on University Mixed Media Paper (300gsm), 54 cm x 73 cm, 2023
- Part of my Shell Portraits series
 
 
SELECT YOUR SIZE
Size
Fine Art Paper
Collector Canvas
A3
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A2
$300
$600
A1
$500
$900
A0
$700
$1,500
XL
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$2,200
Fine Art Paper Editions
Printed on 310gsm 100% cotton rag, a museum-quality archival paper selected for its refined texture, depth and longevity.
 
The softly textured surface becomes part of the artwork, allowing subtle shifts in light and colour while retaining exceptional detail.
 
A considered white border supports professional archival framing and presentation.
Created for collectors who value material integrity, craftsmanship and lasting presence.
 
Collector Canvas Editions
Conceived as object-based artworks, each canvas edition is produced using archival pigment inks on fine-art cotton canvas to preserve the depth and vibrancy of the original artwork.
 
Each canvas is hand-stretched over kiln-dried New Zealand pine and finished with a museum-grade protective coating.
 
Physical Editions Only
Carmen Delprat's limited editions are produced exclusively as physical fine art paper and canvas editions. No NFTs, digital editions or digital reproductions are created or sold.
 
For Collectors
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