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Creation
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: woodcut
Maker: unknown
Place made: unknown
Date made: 1750-1850
Materials: ink; paper; mounting
Measurements: 6 1/2 in x 9 1/2 in
Nomenclature: religious
Classification: whales
AF-LX-1483
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: woodcut
Maker: unknown
Place made: unknown
Date made: 1750-1850
Materials: ink; paper; mounting
Measurements: 6 1/2 in x 9 1/2 in
Nomenclature: religious
Classification: whales
Colored engraving of the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve are reclining to the right of the composition and various animals are strolling about. In the background is a blue-green colored whale. No inscription.
AF-LX-1483