Curls of the Abyss ~ Original Triton's Trumpet Shell Illustration

Curls of the Abyss ~ Original Triton's Trumpet Shell Illustration
Original Triton's Trumpet shell illustration on paper by Carmen Delprat, 2023. Framed.
 
Curls of the Abyss is a pencil illustration exploring 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
- Medium: Original coloured pencil illustration on University Mixed Media Paper (300gsm), Albrecht Dürer coloured pencils
- Size: 54 cm x 73 cm
- Year: 2023
- Framing: Framed with a 3cm white frame and 7cm white mount board
- Shell featured: Triton's Trumpet
- Signed by the artist 
- Signed Certificate of Authenticity included
- Ships from Newcastle, NSW, Australia-wide and internationally
 
Colour Palette
Deep cobalt green
Juniper green
Light cadmium yellow
Magenta
Deep red
Deep Vermilion
Black
 
 
Perfect For
Contemporary homes
Coastal interiors
Luxury apartments
Boutique accommodation
Collectors of Australian art
 
Certificate of Authenticity
Every original artwork and limited edition print by Carmen Delprat is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
The certificate confirms the title of the artwork, year of creation, edition number (where applicable), medium and dimensions, and serves as a permanent record of authenticity.