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Hand-colored engraving on board. The scene shows the dramatic final moments of a whale hunt as it concludes on the shore. A man is standing on the beach preparing to throw a knife. A boat is swept ashore while carrying three whalers, one of whom fires a gun at the whale. The whale struggles with a net and appears to have several harpoons in its side.


whales
1843-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Bentley, J. C.; Fisher, Son & Co.; Melville, H.
ink; board; pigment
3 1/4 in x 5 1/4 in; 5 in x 7 1/4 in
Britain:London