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About the Artist
Oliver Goldsmith is credited as the creator of this detailed natural history illustration from 1820, a time when scientific prints played a vital role in sharing discoveries. Goldsmith worked within the early nineteenth-century tradition of scientific illustration, focusing on accuracy and clarity to support the study of the natural world.
His work contributed to a growing culture of curiosity and learning, as illustrated plates like this one became essential for scholars and enthusiasts seeking to understand the earth’s history.
The Artwork
Organic Remains was produced during a period of intense fascination with fossils and geology, when naturalists sought to uncover the mysteries of prehistoric life. This print reflects the era’s shift from private collections of curiosities to more systematic scientific study, as fossil shells were catalogued and compared to build a deeper understanding of the planet’s past.
Serving both educational and documentary purposes, such images helped bridge the gap between amateur collectors and the emerging scientific community, turning individual finds into shared knowledge.
Style & Characteristics
The print is arranged as a reference plate, displaying multiple fossil shells in a precise, orderly fashion against a clean white background. Each specimen is rendered with crisp black linework and subtle shading, highlighting the unique ridges, spirals, and textures of the shells.
The restrained monochrome palette lends an archival, scholarly atmosphere, while the composition’s clarity and balance evoke a sense of calm. For more art in this style, explore our black and white prints and science collections.
In Interior Design
This scientific print suits home offices, libraries, or gallery walls, where its structured layout adds a touch of order and sophistication. It pairs well with minimalist or Scandinavian interiors, especially when framed in black, pale oak, or brushed metal.
To echo its monochrome tones, combine it with white walls, charcoal textiles, or stone accents. For a coastal feel that remains true to its scientific roots, consider pairing it with selections from our sea and ocean wall art collection.