John Mawe (1764 - 1829) was a British mineralogist and conchologist.
During his lifetime, shell collecting was popular as it was an era of exploration. Shells from exotic lands were eagerly sought for the curiosity cabinets of well-appointed homes.
In 1823 Mawe created one of the first shell collecting guides "Conchology". It contained beautiful hand colored lithographs of sea shells.
Here are some fine art prints of the best for you to choose from.
Fine art print.Features a collection of cone shells (conus).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features a rock or trumpet shells (Murex).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features cone, volute, helix shells (some illustrated for first time in history).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features a paper sailor nautilus shell.Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Featuresabalone or sea ear shells (Haliotis).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features acorn or barnacle shells (Lepas).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features antique lamp shells (Anomia).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features a collection of ark shells (Arca).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features claw shells (Strombus).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features a collection of cockle or heart shells (Cardium).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features cowrie shells (Cypraea).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features dipper or bubble shells (Bulla).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features fin shell, nacre or sea wing shells (Pinna).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features kneading-trough shells (Mactra).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features limpet or dish shells (Patella).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features mussel shells (Mytilus).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features neirte or hoof shells (Nerita).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features oyster and scallop shells (Ostrea).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features snail or spiral shells (Helix).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features stone piercer shells (Pholas).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features tellina or angled wedge shells (Tellina).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features thorny oyster or artichoke shells (Spondylus).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features top shells (Trochus).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features turban shells (Turbo).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features venus shells.Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features volute or wreath shells (Voluta).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features wedge shells (Donax).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features whelk shells (Buccinum).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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