William A. Conklin X-Ray & Color Photo Diptych Chambered Nautilus Studio TORNO

Description: Fine Art Photography by Artist William A. Conklin, born 1926, died 2006. Titled "Chambered Nautilus I-C/BW" #27/500.Unique Low Numbered print from Edition of 500. July 1978. "Chambered Nautilus" reminiscent of Edward Weston's B & W Nautilus prints, tongue in cheek reference to The Master. Conklin's work is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution. He was a pioneer in Fine Art Photography using X-Rays. Conklin wrote two books about his world wide exhibited and acclaimed X-Ray Photography: "Nature's Art: Inner and Outer Dimensions of the Shell", Published 1989 by University of South Carolina Press and "Inner Dimensions: The Radiographic World of William Conklin", 1994, Published by Wrs Pub. From his Obituary:Mr. Conklin was born in Charleston, a son of the late Harry and Frances Molony Conklin. He was a graduate of the Roper Hospital School of X-Ray Technology. He was retired Radiological Technologist from The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg after 27 years of service. He was former Director of the School of X-Ray Technology at the Orangeburg Regional Hospital. Mr. Conklin was an author and professional lecturer and gained international acclaim through his pioneering work in combining the sciences of radiography, photography, and conchology to develop fine art in radiography/photography of seashells. He was a fellow in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. His photographic exhibition of seashells has toured the nation and is part of the Smithsonian permanent collection. He was owner of Inner Dimension Seashell Photography. Mr. Conklin was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. "As Is", "As Found" original color photo and X-Ray B & W print by Artist/Radiographer William A. Conklin. Signed, numbered, and dated. Original frame and mat. Info on mat. Mat is not archival nor acid free. Probably best to reframe though this is the original artifact package. Color photo faded due to age as most color processes are not archival. Vintage B & W image has a beautiful patina of dots to image surface. Not sure if these dots are original or due to some age process. Quite beautiful in either case. No returns. Delivery to Paypal confirmed address only. Signature confirmation required for delivery. No returns. Free shipping with Buy it Now. Here to Sell, Thank You for shopping Studio TORNO Ebay Store. All the Best in Twenty Eighteen!

Price: 1200 USD

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

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