Queen Cassis Cornuta

Queen Cassis Cornuta ~ Surreal Shell Portrait Limited Edition Art Print
Hand-Signed, Limited Collector Canvas & Studio Editions
Pencil Illustration. 
 
Artwork description
 
Queen Cassis Cornuta is a limited edition shell portrait print by Australian artist Carmen Delprat, reproduced from her original 2023 pencil portrait. It explores archetypal strength, presence and natural form.
 
The figure is composed with a direct, confident gaze and sculptural composure. The Cassis Cornuta shell is integrated into the composition as a crown-like form, introducing structural contrast through its sharp, architectural points and rhythmic natural geometry.
 
Flowing turquoise line work moves organically around the figure, creating visual rhythm and suggesting subtle atmospheric movement. The lines introduce energy and continuity without disrupting the quiet strength of the portrait.
 
Rendered through layered pencil shading and controlled tonal development, the illustration builds depth through fine detail and soft contrast. The cool achromatic base is complemented by restrained turquoise and golden orange accents, creating chromatic harmony and visual balance.
 
About the Cassis Cornuta
Cassis cornuta, the Horned Helmet Shell, is one of the largest helmet shells, heavy and horned and built like armour. Shells of this family have been carved into cameos for centuries, linking them to portraiture and identity. Worn here as a crown, it becomes a symbol of quiet authority and of being seen for who you truly are.
 
Queen Cassis Cornuta is conceived as a study in strength, presence and refined natural symbolism, designed for interiors seeking quiet visual authority and contemplative presence.
 
 
- Edition: Limited to 100 per size, hand-signed and numbered
- Available as: Fine art paper and collector canvas editions
- Shell featured: Cassis cornuta (Horned Helmet Shell)
- Original artwork: Pencil illustration on paper, A1 (59.4 cm x 84.1 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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