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Shetland Whale Hunt.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Hand-colored engraving depicting a beached whale. In the background, other whales are driven inland by small boats, and figures harpoon them on the shore.

Classification

whales

Date Made

1800-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

unknown

Materials

ink; paper; color wash

Measurements

4 in x 6 3/4 in

Place Made

unknown

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