Paintings, Prints & Drawings — 1751-1800
A View of the Whale-Fishery, and the manner of killing - Bears near and on the Coast of Greenland
Dramatic coastal scene with large sailing ships. 5 whales are being harpooned from small boats while 3 bears are being shot & harpooned on dry land. Such products were required by London cosmetic manufacturers. Exhibited in 'Let's Face it' (1986) held at Museum of London. "A View of the Whale Fishery and the manner of killing Bears near on the coast of Greenland".
- Category:
- Paintings, Prints & Drawings
- Object ID:
- Z6753
- Object name:
- A View of the Whale-Fishery, and the manner of killing - Bears near and on the Coast of Greenland
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- Production date:
- 1751-1800
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 180 mm, W 275 mm (paper), H 248 mm, W 331 mm (mount)
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- Record quality:
- 60%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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- Creative commons usage:
- CC BY-NC 4.0
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