Horseshoe Crab (Original Framed)

The whimsy of seaside curiosities seen in this illustrative Horseshoe Crab! Living up to being a natural curiosity, horseshoe crabs are not true crabs, despite their name (they are more closely related to a spider!). Horseshoe crabs have changed very little since they first evolved in the Triassic which earned them their title of "living fossil." With constant change we see in our own lives and even in our most favorite coastlines and islands, this horseshoe crab represents the soothing consistency of nature.  All the fine details: Original painting is watercolor and gouache, painted on 140 lb. cold press Arches watercolor paper, 5.75” x 8.25” painted to deckled edge. Framed by Smith Bros. Framing in South Tampa, Fla. Framed artwork measures 16" x 18".