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The Sailors attacking the White BEAR with their Spears, which are frequently floating upon the Ice in the North Seas.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Depiction of men on an ice float in the Arctic attacking a polar bear with whaling lances. Whaleships and icebergs in the background. Title and production information in lower margin.

Classification

whaling scenes

Date Made

1700-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Bowles, Carington

Materials

ink; paper; color wash; mounting

Measurements

7 in x 10 3/4 in

Place Made

Britain: London

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